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Close-up of baked acorn squash halves filled with a savory stuffing, topped with melted cheese and garnished with chopped parsley, served on a white plate.

Italian Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash: A Flavor-Packed Fall Recipe

Stacy Ling
Savory sausage filling, fresh herbs, and melted mozzarella. This Italian sausage stuffed acorn squash is packed with cozy fall flavors!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 659 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place the squash halves cut-side up on a baking sheet.
    Four halves of acorn squash, hollowed out, placed face-up on a metal baking sheet. The squash has a bright orange interior and is set on a granite countertop, ready for roasting.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until slightly softened.
  • While the squash is baking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.
    Ground meat being browned in a black skillet, stirred with a wooden spatula. The meat is evenly distributed and sizzling on a countertop stove.
  • Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
    Ground meat with chopped onions cooking in a black skillet, being stirred with a wooden spatula. The meat is browned, and the onions are beginning to turn translucent.
  • Pour in the marinara sauce and stir in the Italian seasoning. Simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
    A close-up of a skillet filled with browned ground meat being cooked, topped with a generous amount of bright red tomato sauce. A wooden spatula rests on the side of the pan.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
  • Remove the squash from the oven and fill each half with the sausage mixture.
  • Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Return to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the squash is tender, the filling is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
    Four roasted acorn squash halves filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, topped with melted cheese and garnished with chopped parsley, are arranged on a baking tray.
  • Garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
    Close-up of baked acorn squash halves filled with a savory stuffing, topped with melted cheese and garnished with chopped parsley, served on a white plate.

Nutrition

Calories: 659kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 28gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 16028mgPotassium: 1470mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1750IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 384mgIron: 5mg
Keyword sausage stuffed acorn squash, stuffed acorn squash
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