4.7 from 21 votes
Spicy Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Indulge in a twist on classic comfort food with this spaghetti squash recipe. Packed with spiced ground beef and melted cheese.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 445 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 1/2 yellow pepper chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 link chorizo sausage chopped
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoon oregano
- 2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 can tomatoes diced
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- Slice the spaghetti squash in half and scoop out all the seeds.
- Bake cut side down for 45 minutes until the squash is soft and squishy. You can also microwave the whole spaghetti squash, checking it every 5 minutes to see if it is soft. But I don't like to cut it and take the seeds out when it is hot, so I prefer to use the oven even though it takes longer.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat. When the oil is hot add the onion and pepper and sautefor 10 minutes.
- Add the garlic and sausage and all the spices and cook for another 5-10 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes and keep the mixture on low heat until the spaghetti squash is ready.
- When the squash is done use a fork to take out the strands, leaving the shells behind.
- Stir the spaghetti squash strands into the mixture in the skillet. Then spoon it all back into the spaghetti squash shell, mounding it up so it all fits.
- Top the squash halves with cheddar cheese, and put it back into the oven for 10-15 minutes to bake.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
445kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
1469mg
(61%)
Potassium
763mg
(22%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
1815IU
(36%)
Vitamin C
76mg
(84%)
Calcium
394mg
(39%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 445
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 445kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 1469mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 763mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 1815IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 76mg | 84% |
| Calcium | 394mg | 39% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.