Acorn Squash With Sausage


I usually see sweet recipes for acorn squash. I like this one because it uses the squash as a main dish. This is warm and filling, perfect for an autumn day. This recipe came from colorado collage.

Steps


Put squash halves , cut side down , in microwave-safe dish.
Add 1 / 4 inch water.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Cook on high for 15-20 minutes or until tender when pierced with fork.
In large skillet , heat canola oil over medium heat.
Add onion and mushrooms.
Cook 5 minutes.
Add bell pepper and garlic.
Cook 1 minute.
Remove from skillet with slotted spoon.
Drain on paper towels.
Discard drippings.
In same skillet , brown and crumble sausage over medium-high heat.
Drain.
Add onion mixture and bread cubes.
Season with pepper to taste.
Reduce heat to medium.
Cook 3 minutes , stirring occasionally.
Remove squash from microwave , carefully removing plastic wrap.
Turn squash cut sides up.
Spoon 1 / 4 of sausage mixture into each squash half.
Top with parmesan.
Serve immediately.

Ingredients


acorn squash, canola oil, onion, fresh mushrooms, red bell pepper, garlic, sweet italian turkey sausage, italian bread, black pepper, parmesan cheese