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Pesto Spaghetti Squash with Chicken Sausage
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Pesto Spaghetti Squash with Chicken Sausage

Pesto Spaghetti Squash with Chicken Sausage features cooked spaghetti squash mixed with a creamy avocado-based pesto and sautéed chicken sausage with onions. Garnished with cherry tomatoes and Parmesan, it balances savory sausage flavor with fresh herb pesto and the light texture of spaghetti squash noodles for a nutritious, flavorful main dish.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 480 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the spaghetti Squash
  • 1 (2-3lb) spaghetti squash cooked
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 12 oz. chicken sausage links sliced and cut into half moons
  • 1/2 white onion about 1/2 cup, diced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomato diced, for garnish
  • Parmesan Cheese optional, for garnish
Avocado Pesto

Instructions

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  1. First you will cook the spaghetti squash. I wrote a whole blog post on how to make spaghetti squash! (My favorite way is in the oven or Instant Pot, see notes).
  2. While the spaghetti squash is cooking you can make the pesto. In a food processor or powerful blender, mix all of the ingredients for the avocado pesto together until smooth. Adjust olive oil and seasonings to your preference. 
  3. In a frying pan over medium heat, add 1 Tbsp. olive oil, white onion and the sausage. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the sausage is cooked and onion is soft.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the squash noodles with the pesto and chicken sausage. Mix well.
  5. Serve up in bowls garnished with diced tomatoes and Parmesan or serve in the spaghetti squash boats for fun!

Notes

  • This recipe uses a creamy avocado pesto, but you can substitute store-bought or other homemade pesto to suit your taste.
  • Cooking methods for spaghetti squash include oven roasting or Instant Pot steaming, choose your preferred technique.
  • Garnish with diced cherry tomatoes and Parmesan cheese to add freshness and extra flavor.
  • The recipe is inspired by Tastes Lovely and accommodates variations in sausage and pesto flavors.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 480kcal (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 480

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 480kcal 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.