Name: Smoked Sausage with Spaghetti Squash
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Spaghetti squash (about 2 1/2 lb.), halved and seeded - 1 medium; Water - ¼ cup; Olive oil - 1 tablespoon; Smoked sausage, bias-sliced into 1-inch pieces - 1 (14 ounce) package; Onion, coarsely chopped - 1; Orange bell pepper, coarsely chopped - 1; Vodka sauce or creamy rosa pasta sauce - 1 (24 ounce) jar; Frozen broccoli florets (about 3 1/2 cups) - 8 ounces; Shaved Parmesan cheese, or to taste (Optional) - 1 tablespoon; Fresh basil for garnish (Optional) - 4 leaves

Ingredients for - Smoked Sausage with Spaghetti Squash

1. Spaghetti squash (about 2 1/2 lb.), halved and seeded 1 medium

2. Water ¼ cup

3. Olive oil 1 tablespoon

4. Smoked sausage, bias-sliced into 1-inch pieces 1 (14 ounce) package

5. Onion, coarsely chopped 1

6. Orange bell pepper, coarsely chopped 1

7. Vodka sauce or creamy rosa pasta sauce 1 (24 ounce) jar

8. Frozen broccoli florets (about 3 1/2 cups) 8 ounces

9. Shaved Parmesan cheese, or to taste (Optional) 1 tablespoon

10. Fresh basil for garnish (Optional) 4 leaves

How to cook deliciously - Smoked Sausage with Spaghetti Squash

1 . Stage

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

2 . Stage

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 . Stage

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 . Stage

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.