Description
This comforting spaghetti squash gratin combines sweet squash with savory Italian sausage and earthy kale, topped with melted Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium-large spaghetti squash
- 12 oz sweet Italian sausage
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 1 large bunch kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
- Big pinch of crushed red chiles
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
- Cut the tip and the tail off of the squash, then cut it in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and discard them.
- Place the squash halves cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until the flesh is tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- While the squash is roasting, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced shallot and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and the shallot is translucent.
- Add the chopped kale to the skillet, along with a pinch of crushed red chiles. Sauté for another 5 minutes, or until the kale is wilted. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Once the squash is done roasting, use a fork to scrape the flesh into strands. Add the spaghetti squash strands to the skillet with the kale mixture, along with the cooked sausage. Toss everything together until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle the top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a spicier dish, add more crushed red chiles. This gratin can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven before serving. You can substitute sweet Italian sausage with spicy sausage for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Carbohydrates: 22 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 18 grams
- Cholesterol: 55 mg