Stuffed Acorn Squash - Emeril Recipe

Name: Stuffed Acorn Squash - Emeril
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 medium acorn squash, halved and cleaned; olive oil; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1 lb Italian sausage, casing removed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 1 cup sliced red onion; 4 cups basic tomato sauce, recipe follows; 1/2 lb rigatoni pasta, cooked until tender, tossed in olive oil and cooled; 1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves; TOMATO SAUCE; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 2 1/2 cups chopped peeled tomatoes with juice; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 1/2 cup chicken stock; black pepper; 1 pinch sugar

Servings: persons

4 medium acorn squash, halved and cleaned
olive oil
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 lb Italian sausage, casing removed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 cup sliced red onion
4 cups basic tomato sauce, recipe follows
1/2 lb rigatoni pasta, cooked until tender, tossed in olive oil and cooled
1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
TOMATO SAUCE
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 1/2 cups chopped peeled tomatoes with juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup chicken stock
black pepper
1 pinch sugar

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Season the squash with olive oil, salt and pepper.
3
Place on a baking sheet, flesh side up and add 1/2 cup water to the pan.
4
Cover with aluminum foil and bake until tender, about 1 hour.
5
Remove from the oven and cool completely.
6
In a large saute pan, over medium heat, brown the sausage and onions, about 6 to 8 minutes.
7
In a large mixing bowl, toss the sausage and onions with the tomato sauce, pasta, and cheese.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
Mix well.
10
Spoon the pasta mixture into the cavity of each squash.
11
Place the filled squashes on a baking sheet and place in the oven.
12
Bake until the squash is heated through and the cheese melts, about 20 minutes.
13
Place the filled squash in the center of each plate.
14
Garnish with parsley and serve.
15
Tomato Sauce: Heat oil in a large skillet and sauti onions, garlic, salt, and white pepper 3 minutes.
16
Add tomatoes and basil; cook, stirring, 3 minutes.
17
Stir in stock and 18 turns black pepper; simmer 2 minutes.
18
Season with sugar if acidic and cook 1 minute.

1030

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 medium acorn squash, halved and cleaned, olive oil, salt, fresh ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Acorn Squash - Emeril falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Stuffed Acorn Squash - Emeril

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