Savory Italian Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash
A cozy fall dish featuring acorn squashes stuffed with savory Italian sausage, rice, and aromatic vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 acorn squashes
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the acorn squashes in half, scoop out the seeds, and brush the insides with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and roast cut-side down on a baking sheet for 25-30 minutes.
- In a skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned (about 8-10 minutes) and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion, celery, and minced garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the cooked rice, cooked sausage, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Turn the roasted squashes cut-side up, fill with the sausage and rice mixture, and return to the oven to bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and serve warm.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the squashes to prevent mushiness. You can prepare the filling a day in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/italian-sausage-stuffed-acorn-squash/
