spinach, tomatoes, and sausage in spaghetti squash

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HARRIMAN, TN
Updated on Oct 22, 2025

My daughter, Ashten, shared this recipe with us, and I added the roasted red peppers and Italian sausage. You can omit the sausage and make this a totally vegetarian meal!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1-2 spaghetti squash, depending on size
  • olive oil, extra virgin
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 5 ounces fresh baby spinach
  • 8 - 10 ounces cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 - Italian sausage links, cut into coins
  • 1/2 jar roasted red peppers, chopped (optional)
  • 6 ounces cream cheese, cubed

How To Make spinach, tomatoes, and sausage in spaghetti squash

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Step 2
    Cut squash lengthwise. Remove seeds and discard. Coat with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Step 3
    Turn the cut side down on a baking tray lined with foil or parchment. Bake for 20 mins (or until tender).
  • Step 4
    Turn the squash over. You can fluff the strands a little bit at this point.
  • Step 5
    While the squash bakes, mix the spinach, tomatoes, olive oil, red peppers, and garlic in a large bowl to thoroughly coat the spinach. Mix in cooked sausage.
  • Step 6
    Top the spaghetti squash with the spinach mixture.
  • Step 7
    Then top with the cream cheese cubes.
  • Step 8
    Bake for about 20 minutes or until cream cheese starts to get melty and golden.

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Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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