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Italian Sausage-Stuffed Squash

Name: Italian Sausage-Stuffed Squash
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 medium acorn squash (about 1-1/2 pounds); 1 Italian sausage link, casing removed; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/3 cup chopped green pepper; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 medium tomato, chopped; 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

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Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

2 servings

Updated: Sep. 14, 2022

From Troy, Ontario, Ruth Lee writes, "A neighbor gave me this recipe and was so enthusiastic about it, I had to try it. This is absolutely the best way I know to serve acorn squash."

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Ingredients

1 medium acorn squash (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1 Italian sausage link, casing removed
1 small onion, chopped
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 medium tomato, chopped
3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place cut side down in a microwave-safe 11x7-in. baking dish. Cover and microwave on high for 10-12 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, crumble sausage into a large skillet; add the onion, green pepper and garlic. Cook over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
Turn squash cut side up. Stuff with sausage mixture; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

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