Spaghetti Squash with Sausage Filling

1. 1

   Wrap squash halves in plastic wrap.

2. 2

   Cook 1 at a time in microwave on high until tender, about 8 minutes.

3. 3

   Pierce plastic to allow steam to escape.

4. 4

   Cool.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, saute sausage, bell pepper, onion and garlic in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until sausage browns and vegetables are tender, breaking up sausage with back of spoon, about 12 minutes.

6. 6

   Mix in marinara sauce.

7. 7

   Using fork, pull out squash strands from shells, leaving shells intact.

8. 8

   Mix squash strands into sausage mixture.

9. 9

   Season filling to taste with salt and pepper.

10. 10

    Spoon filling into squash shells.

11. 11

    (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.

12. 12

    Cover; refrigerate.)

13. 13

    Preheat oven to 400F.

14. 14

    Arrange filled squash halves on baking sheet.

15. 15

    Sprinkle each with 1/4 cup Parmesan.

16. 16

    Bake uncovered until heated through, about 20 minutes (30 minutes if previously chilled).

17. 17

    Cut each squash half in two and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.