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Cozy Season Spaghetti Squash Pasta

The first time I tried spaghetti squash, my mind was literally blown! A vegetable that turns into spaghetti-like noodles- ahhmazing. I find that I use spaghetti squash as a noodle swap more often during the Fall and Winter. So, I figured this would be the perfect time to share a super delicious, seasonal recipe highlighting this healthy pasta swap!


Let's check in first- I had Covid earlier this month, and feel like this weekend I finally felt 100% back to normal energy levels-wise. I've been extremely busy with my 9-5, and honestly that was all I could focus on, along with getting myself healthy again the last 2 weeks. Luckily I had a mild case, but it took a minute for my energy to get back to where I'm used to having it- and this weekend. I had a moment where I had to stop myself and be like "ahh there she is- she's back!". So long story short, I still hope to make it to Trader Joe's and also do a Farmers market post, as those were top on my list for Fall blog posts! Trader Joe's isn't super close by to me, so although it's not hours away, I don't make it out there super often..which is all the more reason why I feel I am overdue to go get my fix haha


Ok, onto the spaghetti squash recipe in 3, 2 ,1!....




Cozy Season Spaghetti Squash Pasta

(2 Servings)


Ingredients:
  • 2 Apple Chicken Sausage links

  • 2 handfuls spinach

  • 1 medium spaghetti squash

  • 1/2 cup Good & Gather (Target Brand) Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce

  • 1 tsp olive oil

  • 2-3 tbsp unsweetened nut milk

  • 1/4 tsp each onion and garlic powder

  • Black Ground pepper to taste

  • chopped fresh basil

  • 1 tbsp shredded parm or goat cheese crumbles per serving (optional)

Directions:

  • The quickest way to make spaghetti squash is to microwave it and yes, it still comes out delicious! First, poke holes all around the squash, place in a glass microwave safe dish and microwave for 7 minutes. Carefully remove the squash from the microwave with oven mits or a kitchen towel, and flip the squash halfway over, and microwave for an additional 7-8 minutes.

  • While the squash is cooking the rest of the way, chop your chicken apple sausage and add to a skillet with 1 tsp olive oil and cooking spray. You can add a little water to help steam and aide the cooking process along- you will want the sausage slightly golden brown- mixing it around in the skillet every few minutes (about 7-8 minutes cooking time). Once done cooking, remove from heat

  • Once the squash is done, set to the side to cool a bit- i usually cut the squash now length and width-wise to release the steam, before removing the seeds and then scooping out the spaghetti squash for the recipe.

  • After the squash has cooled a bit you can now flake out the squash to use as your "spaghetti", careful to remove the seeds while you do this.

  • Add the spaghetti squash to the skillet with your chicken sausage, along with the Butternut Squash Pasta sauce and 1/4 cup almond milk, garlic and onion powder and black pepper- let this combine over medium-low heat for about 3-4 minutes

  • Then add in spinach and let wilt into pasta - about 3 minutes

  • Option to top your pasta with fresh basil and 1 tbsp parm or goat cheese crumbles and enjoy!

**Recipes Notes: If you can't find the Butternut Squash Pasta sauce at Target- here is an alternative that would work for the sauce without making your own butternut squash puree--1/2 cup butternut squash bisque, 1 tsp honey, 2 tbsp parm cheese or nutritional yeast + 1-2 tbsp unsweetened nut milk ,1/8 tsp nutmeg, 1/4 tsp garlic and 1/4 tsp sage or poultry seasoning.


Until next time Xo,

Katie




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