Nothing to me is more therapeutic than music. I LOVE music. It gets me. I even have personalized playlists based on what mood I am in. If I am a good/ energetic mood it's Guns N Roses all the way babe. If I want some calm peaceful music I turn to Hans Zimmer, Howard Shore, Lindsey Sterling, and The Piano Guys.
I was totally that girl who would blast music on my CD player ALL DAY LONG as a teenager. And if I could get away with it at work I would jam all day long too.
But I love combining music with my second favorite therapeutic thing to do: cooking. Nothing beats it. Dancing and singing into my wooden spoon is such a kitchen tradition for me. It gets rid of all the days worries and I get food at the end. WIN. So, in most cases all of my creative culinary juices are usually flowing with music intertwined 🙂
And being the carb lover that I am. I love when I find good substitutes that I can eat a lot of in one sitting. Because sometime ½ cup of whole wheat pasta just doesn't cut it. I want a BIG bowl of pasta. Luckily with spaghetti squash, you can do that. You can have seconds and thirds without hardly any calories entering your system.
Mix spaghetti squash with cheese, chicken sausage, bell peppers, and some marinara sauce? You get one heck of a meal! It's actually making me hungry for our leftovers as I type this!
It also makes for great lunches the next day at work or school. Just scoop into a container and you are good to go.
Serves 4
You Need:
1 big spaghetti squash
1 package of chicken sausage, sliced into ½" rounds
2 bell peppers, sliced
1 cup of organic marinara sauce
1 tbs garlic seasoning
2 tbs Parmesan cheese
½ cup reduced fat shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions:
Stab your spaghetti squash about 9-10 times all over with a sharp knife and microwave for about 14 minutes ( turning half way through)
While the squash microwaves, Saute chicken sausage and peppers in a skillet for about 5-7 minutes
Once the squash is cool enough to handle, slice in half ( it should cut cleanly, if not nuke it for a few more minutes)
Scoop and discard seeds
Fluff squash " spaghetti" strands with fork
Add marinara sauce evenly to both halves
Distribute chicken, peppers, and cheese to both halves and toss until everything is mixed thoroughly
You can scoop it into individual bowls, or eat it straight from the boat like I did 😉
Enjoy!
TheSuburbanSoapbox says
I love sausage and peppers....and spaghetti squash! Perfect pairing.
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
Cooking without music would be incredibly boring so I'm with you there!
And this looks interesting. I need to explore the world of squash a bit more. 🙂
Nutmeg Nanny says
I LOVE stuffed squash. I just did one recently and I have made it about 5 times since...love!
[email protected] says
I love your squash posts! Squash is pretty awesome!
Lora @cakeduchess says
We have been making spaghetti squash here pretty often these days. What a fun idea to make it with sausage and peppers!
Paula - bell'alimento says
Spaghetti squash and sausage are such an awesome combo!
Amy (Savory Moments) says
This is a perfect way to enjoy spaghetti squash! I looks delicious!
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Thanks Amy!!!
Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says
I absolutely love hearty dishes like this! Such a great use of a squash too! We're huge fans of sausage and peppers too!
Nikki @ Niksnacks says
I love microwaving spaghetti squash! So simple! Hey, I love spaghetti squash! Thanks for sharing!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says
I feel the same way about music! My husband calls me the music junkie LOL Love the flavors here!
[email protected] says
Love the Aidell's brand! Everything they make is just delicious.
savoryexperiments says
I'm just mad about spaghetti squash this time of year. Who doesn't love low carb that creates its own bowl? No dishes, YES!
heathersfp says
I absolutely love every part of this dish!
Lauren @ Healthy Delicious says
I love pairing sweet squash like this with sausage! The flavors go so well together.
cookincanuck says
I feel the same way about music. I can change my mood in a flash by putting on the right song. Spaghetti squash is always a favorite in our house and I love that you stuffed it with chicken sausage!
Heather | girlichef says
Oh my gosh - bliss!! Spaghetti squash and sausage are totally the best combo.
Nancy [email protected] says
I love how you dressed up spaghetti squash! Such a great idea!
Lexi @ Lexi's Clean Kitchen says
This looks FANTASTIC! Pinning!
housewifeintraining says
Loving every flavor here! Stuffed squash is huge in our house and we are going to have to try your variation!
GiGi Eats Celebrities says
Sausage and peppers go together like salt and pepper! 🙂 And mixed with spaghetti squash, this is a manage tois I want to join in on! LOL!
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says
You definitely NEED music! It is inspirational! That's how you come up with food like this. Man, this looks amazing.