Spaghetti Squash with Mushrooms and Reduced fat Italian Sausage

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  • Number of Servings: 3
Ingredients
1 Large Spaghetti Squash (cooked & "Noodled")1 1/2 C Sliced Mushrooms1 C Chopped Onions3 Cloves Garlic minced1 Tbsp Olive Oil2 Links Johnsonville Pork & Chicken Mild Italian Links2 C Prego Heart Smart 100% Natural Traditional Italian Sauce3 Tbsp Kraft 3 Cheese (Parmesan, Romano, and Asiago)1 tsp Dried Thyme Leaves1 tsp Dried Oregano 2 tsp Dried Basil1/4 tsp Morton's salt Substitute1/4 tsp Black Pepper
Directions
Pierce Spaghetti Squash with Sharp Knife in 6 or 7 spots and Microwave on High for 10 minutes. Check for tenderness (knife should slip in fairly easily. If not cook additional 2 minute and test again. repeat if necessary.
once done Cut in 1/2 length wise, scoop out seeds with spoon being careful not to remove any of the squash and set Squash aside.
1) in a small pot bring just enough water to cover the Links to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and let cook 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2) Bring oil to medium high heat in a large non-stick skillet, add links and lightly brown. (you can slice links before browning if desired) remove and set aside.
3) Add Mushroom Slices and all spices and cook 4-5 minutes then add Onions and garlic and cook until onions are tender.
4) Reduce heat to a simmer and add Prego. Cook about 10 minutes.
5) Drag tynes of a fork through the meat of the spaghetti squash going length wise to remove flesh and create "noodles". Should yield about 4 1/2 cups. Divide into three, plate and reheat in microwave about 30-45 seconds.
6) Divide Sauce into thirds and top "Spaghetti"
7) Slice Italian Links and divide into thirds and top "Spaghetti"
8) Sprinkle 1 Tbsp Kraft Three Cheese Mixture on each plate. (tastes even better if you brown it under the broiler) Serve Hot!

Serving Size: Makes 2 Servings

Number of Servings: 3

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JMW65483.

Servings Per Recipe: 3
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 375.7
  • Total Fat: 18.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 43.3 mg
  • Sodium: 994.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 42.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 9.2 g
  • Protein: 17.9 g

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