Dinner for 2
Chicken Sausage Spaghetti Squash
$26.15for 470 minServes 2
Spaghetti squash fills with chicken sausage, vegetables, enchilada sauce, and cheese before a final baked finish.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Winter squash (butternut, 2 lb$1.29/lb typical | 2 lb | $2.58Typical price |
 | Zucchini and summer squash, 0.65 lb$1.79/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $1.12Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.25 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.25 lb | $0.32Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
 | Chicken, 1 lb$5.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.99Typical price |
 | Canned chiles and chipotles in adobo, 1 oz$0.35/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.35Typical price |
 | Enchilada, 8.5 oz$0.16/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $1.36Typical price |
 | Cheddar and shredded cheese, 2 oz$0.30/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.60Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.25Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.08 | ||
Swaps
- Swap zucchini and summer squash for bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 70 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$$$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinDinnersFall
$6.54 per serving$26.15 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 1 large zucchini
- 1/2 large onion
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 lb 4 links chicken sausage
- 1 chipotle chili in adobo sauce
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/8 tsp chili powder + extra for seasoning the squash
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
- salt & pepper
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F, halve the squash lengthwise, and scrape out the seeds.
- Brush the squash with oil, season it with salt, pepper, and chili powder, and roast cut-side down for 40 to 45 minutes.
- While the squash roasts, cook the onion, zucchini, garlic, and sliced sausage in a large skillet for 12 to 15 minutes, until the sausage reaches 165 F.
- Stir the enchilada sauce, chipotle chili, cumin, smoked paprika, and remaining chili powder into the skillet and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Scrape the squash strands into the skillet, fold in the parsley, and fill the squash shells.
- Top with cheddar and bake at 400 F for 10 minutes, until the cheese melts.
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