Spaghetti Squash with Hot Italian Sausage and Green Peas
Ingredients
- 1 medium sized spaghetti squash
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 hot Italian sausages , casings removed
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 375º.
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Cut the squash in half lengthwise and place, cut side down, in a baking dish. Add water to come 1/2 inch up the sides of the dish and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 45 minutes, until the squash is easily pierced with a fork.
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Turn squash over and cover with foil again and continue to cook another 15 minutes, until the squash is very tender.
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Remove from the oven, uncover, and allow to cool slightly. Using a spoon, remove the seeds and discard. Using a fork, gently pull the strands of squash away from the peel and place the squash strands into a mixing bowl.
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Remove the seeds and discard.
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Scrape the flesh with the fork, separating the strands as you go, and place them in a large bowl.
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Set aside.
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Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
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Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
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Toss the sausage into the skillet, cook and stir until browned.
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Add frozen peas, continue cooking until the peas are cooked through.
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Add spaghetti squash into the skillet, then add feta cheese and chopped oregano.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Mix all the ingredients together.
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Transfer to plates, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve hot.
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