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Baked Acorn Squash Filled with Italian Sausage and Rigatoni Pasta

  • 4servings
  • 120minutes

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Nutrition Info . . .

NutrientsProteins, Lipids, Carbohydrates, Cellulose
VitaminsA, B2, B3, B9, C, P
MineralsNatrium, Silicon, Magnesium, Sulfur, Phosphorus, Cobalt, Molybdenum

Ingredients Jump to Instructions ↓

  1. 4 medium acorn squash , halved and cleaned

  2. Olive oil

  3. Salt

  4. Freshly ground black pepper

  5. 1 pound Italian sausage , casing removed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

  6. 1 cup sliced red onion

  7. 4 cups basic tomato sauce, recipe follows

  8. 1/2 pound rigatoni pasta, cooked until tender, tossed in olive oil and cooled

  9. 1/2 pound mozzarella , cut into 1/2-inch cubes

  10. 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves

  11. 1 tablespoon olive oil

  12. 1/2 cup chopped onion

  13. 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic

  14. 2 teaspoons salt

  15. 1/2 teaspoon white pepper

  16. 2 1/2 cups chopped, peeled tomatoes with juice

  17. 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

  18. 1/2 cup chicken stock

  19. Black pepper

  20. Pinch sugar

Instructions Jump to Ingredients ↑

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

  2. Season the squash with olive oil, salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet, flesh side up and add 1/2 cup water to the pan. Cover with alluminum foil and bake until tender, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and cool completely.

  3. In a large saute pan, over medium heat, brown the sausage and onions, about 6 to 8 minutes.

  4. In a large mixing bowl, toss the sausage and onions with the tomato sauce, pasta, and cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well.

  5. Spoon the pasta mixture into the cavity of each squash. Place the filled squashes on a baking sheet and place in the oven. Bake until the squash is heated through and the cheese melts, about 20 minutes.

  6. Place the filled squash in the center of each plate. Garnish with parsley and serve.

  7. Heat oil in a large skillet and saute onions, garlic, salt, and white pepper 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and basil; cook, stirring, 3 minutes. Stir in stock and 18 turns black pepper; simmer 2 minutes. Season with sugar if acidic and cook 1 minute.

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