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Yummly
June 6, 2025
Italian sausage in a creamy tomato sauce nestled into squash halves makes for a cozy meal on a cold evening. This recipe works with either butternut or delicata squash. Delicata squash is delicious, but it's hard to locate outside the fall months.
$3.93 / Serving 
Estimated Price / Serving
12 Ingredients
EASY
Instructions
1
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Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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Cut the ends from the squash, then slice in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to remove the seedy internal cavity from each squash half. Arrange the halves cut-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3
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Roast the squash on middle rack of oven until it is fork-tender, 40-45 minutes. While the squash bakes, prepare the filling.
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Set a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once oil is shimmering, add the sausage and diced onion. Saute, breaking up the meat with a rubber spatula as it cooks, until it is browned and the onion is translucent, 6-7 minutes. Add the garlic and oregano and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
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Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the diced tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to bubble and the liquid has reduced slightly, 2-3 minutes. Add the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese and stir. Continue cooking until the cream is gently bubbling, 1-2 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat.
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Remove the baking sheet from the oven and flip squash halves so they are cut-side up. Divide the sausage mixture evenly between each squash half, gently packing it into the center cavity. Divide the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over each mound of filling.
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Return the baking sheet to middle rack of oven and bake until the cheese is melted and lightly golden, 11-14 minutes.
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Check to see that squash is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Transfer the squash halves to serving plates and serve immediately.
45.38 g
Carbs
40.72 g
Fat
30.44 g
Protein
728.07 kcal
Calories
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Diet at a Glance
Gluten Free
Grain Free
Nut Free
Soy Free
Low Fat
Low Sugar
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Nutrition Per Serving
Energy
728 kcal(36%)
Total Fat
41 g(63%)
Saturated
17 g(107%)
Trans
0 g(3%)
Unsaturated
0 g(0%)
Cholesterol
123 mg(41%)
Total Carbs
45 g(15%)
Fiber
7 g(23%)
Sugars
10 g(27%)
Proteins
30 g(61%)
Sodium
1,324 mg(55%)
Polyunsaturated
7 g(0%)
Monounsaturated
18 g(0%)
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Glycemic Analysis 
Glycemic Index 12 Moderate
Glycemic Load 3 Low
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