Spaghetti Squash in a Creamy Sausage Sauce

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 3 pound spaghetti squash
• 1 pound of Italian sausage, removed from casing if necessary
• 8 ounces of mushrooms, sliced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1/2 to 1 cup half and half or whole milk
• 4 ounces (1 cup) mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Cut squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds. Place cut side down in a microwave safe dish. Cook on high for 10 to 15 minutes or until flesh is tender. Scrape flesh with a fork and set aside.
2. Brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium high heat. Drain off excess fat.
3. Add the mushrooms and onion to the sausage and cook for about 5 minutes or until the onions and mushrooms are tender.
4. Add in half and half. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until the sauce has thickened slightly.
5. Add the cheeses to the skillet and stir until melted.
6. Toss with the cooked spaghetti squash and garnish with more Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.