Instant Pot® Acorn Squash Stuffed With Italian Sausage Recipe

Name: Instant Pot® Acorn Squash Stuffed With Italian Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 pound Italian pork sausage; 1/2 small onion, diced; 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper; 1/2 cup marinara sauce, divided; 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon oregano; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 acorn squash, halved and seeded; 1 cup water

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound Italian pork sausage
1/2 small onion, diced
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup marinara sauce, divided
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 acorn squash, halved and seeded
1 cup water

1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot(R)), add olive oil, and select Saute function. Add sausage, onion, and bell pepper. Cook until sausage is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add 1/4 cup marinara sauce, 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, bread crumbs, garlic, oregano, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
2
Transfer mixture to a bowl; drain and discard any excess grease.
3
Stuff each squash half with sausage mixture. Place trivet inside the pressure cooker pot and add water. Place stuffed squash halves on the trivet. Close and lock the lid; be sure vent is sealed. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 4 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
4
Release pressure using the natural-release method for 7 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
5
Carefully transfer squash halves to a serving plate and top with remaining marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 pound Italian pork sausage, 1/2 small onion, diced, 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Instant Pot® Acorn Squash Stuffed With Italian Sausage falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Instant Pot® Acorn Squash Stuffed With Italian Sausage

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