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Whole30 Spaghetti Squash with Pesto + Sausage

This Whole30 Spaghetti Squash with Sausage & Pesto is a simple and delicious gluten free pasta recipe that is flavorful and good for you!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 4
Calories: 346
Author: Natalie

Ingredients

  • 1 medium spaghetti squash
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 12 ounces chicken Italian sausage, cut into 1/4" thick half moons
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 batch paleo & whole30 pesto
  • 2 teaspoons nutritional yeast
  • fresh basil for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350º with the oven rack in the middle. On a rimmed baking sheet, roast the whole spaghetti squash (just put the entire thing on the baking sheet! No need to cut it or anything) for 1 hour, turning the squash half way through. Allow to cool for 20 minutes until cool enough to handle.
  • While the spaghetti squash is cooling, heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the olive oil, onion, sausage, salt and pepper. Cook for 10-15 minutes until the onions are soft and the sausage gets brown marks.
  • Using a large knife, cut the spaghetti squash in half. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds, and throw away. Use a fork to shred the spaghetti squash into a large bowl. Add in the cooked sausage and onion, pesto sauce and nutritional yeast. Toss to combine.
  • Serve warm topped with fresh basil. I sometimes like to serve mine right in the spaghetti squash skin!
  • Leftovers will keep refrigerated in an airtight container for 1 week.

Notes

As a fancy garnish I also sprinkle on some almond flour, just so it looks pretty!

Nutrition

Calories: 346 | Total Carbs: 15.2g | Protein: 18.2g | Fat: 24.1g | Fiber: 1.1g | Net Carbs: 14g