Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1mediumspaghetti squash (about 2 1/2 lb.), halved and seeded

  • ¼cupwater

  • 1tablespoonolive oil

  • 1(14 ounce) packagesmoked sausage, bias-sliced into 1-inch pieces

  • 1onion, coarsely chopped

  • 1orange bell pepper, coarsely chopped

  • 1(24 ounce) jarvodka sauce or creamy rosa pasta sauce

  • 8ouncesfrozen broccoli florets (about 3 1/2 cups)

  • 1tablespoonshaved Parmesan cheese, or to taste (Optional)

  • 4leavesfresh basil for garnish (Optional)

Cooking Directions

  1. Put squash halves, cut sides down, in a microwave-safe dish. Add water and cover. Microwave on High until tender, about 12 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Cook onion and bell pepper in the same skillet until just tender, 6 to 8 minutes.

  3. Stir vodka sauce and broccoli into skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook, covered, until broccoli is crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Return sausage to skillet; stir to combine.

  4. Carefully remove squash halves from dish. Using a fork, scrape squash strands into a serving dish. Top with sausage mixture. Garnish with Parmesan and basil.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories650
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
41g
52%
Saturated Fat
13g
66%
Cholesterol
71mg
24%
Sodium
2223mg
97%
Total Carbohydrate
44g
16%
Dietary Fiber
7g
24%
Protein
28g
57%
Potassium
1275mg
27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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