Sausage Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 40 minutes

Serve: 4

Ingredients:
– 1 1.5lb. spaghetti squash or two small squashes
– 2 tablespoons butter, melted
– 1 scallion, chopped
– 1 clove garlic, minced
– 1lb. pork sausage, removed from the casing
– 2 tomatoes, seeded, chopped
– ¾ cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
– ¼ cup mild cheddar cheese, grated
– 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
– Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:
1. Heat oven to 400F.
2. Cut the squash in half and scoop out the seeds.
3. Brush the squash with melted butter.
4. Season the inner part with salt and pepper. Roast the squash for 25-30 minutes.
5. In the meantime, grease skillet with remaining butter.
6. Cook scallions for 3 minutes.
7. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
8. Add sausage and cook for 5 minutes, breaking the lumps with a spoon.
9. Add tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes. If needed, add some water or stock.
10. Stir in sharp cheddar cheese and remove from the heat.
11. Stuff the squash with the sausage mixture.
12. Preheat oven broiler.
13. Sprinkle the meat with mild cheddar cheese and broil for 3-4 minutes.
14. Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley.

Nutritional info per serving:
– Calories 418
– Total Fat 26.8g
– Total Carbohydrate 10.3g
– Dietary Fiber 3.6g
– Total Sugars 5.4g
– Protein 30.3g

Dr. Benjamin Bikman

Author

Dr. Benjamin Bikman, PhD, is a metabolic scientist and professor of Physiology & Developmental Biology, widely recognized for his research on insulin resistance, human metabolism, and metabolic health. As an expert in energy regulation and the hormonal drivers of obesity, he has published numerous studies connecting diet, macronutrient balance, and insulin response. Dr. Bikman is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of HLTH Code, where he applies his metabolic research to formulate science-backed nutrition solutions. He is also the author of Why We Get Sick, a leading book on metabolic dysfunction, and is frequently referenced in discussions on low-carb nutrition, protein prioritization, and metabolic wellness.