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Pesto Spaghetti Squash Skillet with Hillshire Farm® Smoked Sausage

Looking for a quick and delicious weeknight meal that's also low-carb? Look no further than this Pesto Spaghetti Squash Skillet with Hillshire Farm® Smoked Sausage. This dish is packed with flavor and is a great way to incorporate more veggies into your diet while still satisfying your pasta cravings. The combination of tender spaghetti squash, savory smoked sausage, and zesty pesto sauce creates a mouthwatering meal that the whole family will love.

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

53 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 8 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Ingredients

1 medium spaghetti squash, halved and seeded

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 (14 ounce) package Hillshire Farm® Smoked Sausage, bias-sliced 1/2-inch thick

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 onion, chopped

½ cup pre-made basil pesto

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. With a fork, pierce squash halves several times. Rub the inside of the halves with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Step 2

On a foil-lined, rimmed baking sheet, arrange squash, flesh side down. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until very tender.

Step 3

Meanwhile, in a 12-inch skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Cook and stir sausage, red pepper, and onion 6 to 8 minutes or until sausage is browned and pepper and onion are crisp-tender.

Step 4

Cool baked squash slightly. Shred insides with a fork. Add spaghetti squash to skillet and cook and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes.

Step 5

Just before serving, carefully stir in pesto and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

648

Calories

52g

Fat

24g

Carbs

22g

Protein

Complement

The star of this dish is the spaghetti squash, which is a healthy alternative to traditional pasta. When paired with the Hillshire Farm® Smoked Sausage, it adds a hearty and satisfying element to the meal. The pesto sauce brings a burst of fresh, herbaceous flavor that ties everything together. Not only is this dish delicious, but it's also easy to make and can be on the table in under 30 minutes. Whether you're looking for a new way to enjoy spaghetti squash or want a quick and tasty meal idea, this Pesto Spaghetti Squash Skillet with Hillshire Farm® Smoked Sausage is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe rotation.