Spaghetti Squash with Sausage, Sage, and Walnuts

If you are looking for a simple fall dish, try this spaghetti squash recipe with sausage, sage, and walnuts. Omit the sausage for a vegetarian version.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 453 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 pound bulk pork sausage
• 1 tablespoon oil, or as needed
• 2 medium spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place spaghetti squash halves, cut-side down, in a microwaveable dish. Cover with parchment paper and microwave until soft, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove and let cool for 5 minutes. Scrape out spaghetti squash strands with a fork and transfer to a bowl.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook sausage until browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Add walnuts and cook for 3 minutes. Season with sage, salt, and pepper. Add spaghetti squash strands and mix until well combined. Cook for 1 more minute until heated through.