Easy Italian Squash Casserole

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Author: The Hungry Hooker

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Easy Italian Squash Casserole

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 35 MinTotal time: 50 Min

Ingredients

• 1 spaghetti squash
• 3 cups of Rao's Homemade Marinara
• rolfe rub, to taste
• 2 lbs chicken or turkey sausage
• olive oil
• 1/4 cup nut pods original oat creamer
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 white onion, diced
• 16 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
• parmesan cheese
• fresh basil
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. begin by preparing the spaghetti squash. preheat oven to 400 degrees. poke holes down the center of the squash and cook in the microwave for five minutes. take it out of the microwave and cut down the center. scoop the seeds out of the inside.
2. drizzle with olive oil and season with rolfe rub or salt and pepper. place the squash on a baking sheet and cook on 400 degrees for 30 minutes in the oven.
3. while the squash cooks, make the meat sauce. in a large pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat, add
4. about 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic, and onion. saute for 1 minute.
5. add the sausage and cook until browned and no longer pink. drain any excess grease.
6. add the Rao's marinara and nut pods. season with salt and pepper. stir to combine and turn heat to low. bring to a simmer and cover until the squash is finished cooking.
7. once the squash is finished cooking, shred the inside with a fork. place the "spaghetti" in a large bowl and pat it down with a paper towel. if you skip this step the spaghetti squash may hold too much liquid.
8. assemble the casserole. in the bottom of a large baking dish layer spaghetti squash, parmesan cheese, meat sauce, parmesan cheese & repeat. top with fresh mozzarella.
9. bake on 400 degrees for 5 minutes
10. top with fresh basil and enjoy!