Sausage Spaghetti Squash Boats

INGREDIENTS

Boats

• 2 spaghetti squash
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 c ricotta
• 2 Tbsp parmesan
• dried parsley flakes
• 1/2 c shredded Mozzarella

Sauce

• 1 tsp EVOO
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic
• 12 oz Italian sausage
• 14 oz crushed tomatoes (may be half of 28-oz can)
• salt and pepper
• 2 tsp basil, mortared
• 1 bay leaf.

PREPARATION

1. Cook spaghetti squash.
2. Heat oven to 400.
3. In small bowl, combine ricotta, parmesan and parsley.
4. In mondo skillet, heat oil on medium-low.
5. Add onion and garlic and saute 3-4 minutes, until soft.
6. Add sausage, breaking up and cook until browned.
7. Add crushed tomatoes and salt and pepper to taste.
8. Add bay leaf and basil..
9. Cover, reduce to low and simmer 30 minutes.
10. Strand spaghetti squash and drain on paper towels.
11. Toss with half the sauce..
12. Place squash back in shells and top with remaining sauce, ricotta mixture and mozzarella.
13. Bake 20-30 minutes until cheese is melted.

( skinnytaste.com )

-- JMag Guthrie - 2014-12-30