Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash

Ingredients and Weight:

• 4 medium acorn squash (about 3 pounds)
• 1 pound ground sausage
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

• 30 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 1 hour

Difficulty Level:

• 2

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Cut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds.
3. In a large skillet, brown sausage over medium heat. Drain off excess fat.
4. Add onion, celery, and green pepper to the skillet and cook until softened.
5. Stir in tomato sauce, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper.
6. Stuff squash halves with sausage mixture.
7. Place squash on a baking sheet and bake for 1 hour, or until squash is tender and heated through.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 250 per serving
• Total Fat: 12g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Protein: 18g
• Carbohydrates: 25g
• Fiber: 5g
• Sugar: 10g

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and flavorful
• Stuffed with a hearty sausage mixture
• Can be served as a main dish or side dish
• Perfect for fall or winter gatherings

User Comments:

• "This dish is amazing! The sausage stuffing is so flavorful and the squash is cooked to perfection."
• "I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my guests."
• "This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's easy to make and very impressive."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• When cutting the squash, be careful not to cut yourself.
• If you don't have ground sausage, you can substitute ground beef or turkey.
• For a vegetarian version of this dish, you can substitute the sausage with a meatless crumble or vegetable mixture.
• Serve this dish with a side of roasted vegetables or a green salad.