Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash, halved lengthwise and seeds removed (ca. 1,2 kg)
- Olive oil
- 1,5 tablespoons olive oil
- 300 g Italian Salsiccia sausage, casings removed (spicy, or sweet if preferred)
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 100 ml dry white wine
- 1 X 400 g can cherry tomatoes
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper. to taste
- 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese divided (35 g)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F / 200°C (180°C fan-assisted) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lightly brush the squash halves with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Place them cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Cook in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then flip the halves and continue baking for another 20-30 minutes, or until the squash is fork-tender.
- While the squash bakes, heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until soft and translucent, about 8-10 minutes.
- Increase the heat slightly, add the sausage, and cook for about 5 minutes, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon.
- Pour in the white wine and let it cook down until mostly evaporated, about 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate the cherry tomatoes and the sprig of rosemary. Season with salt and pepper, then bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and let the filling simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the squash is ready.
- Remove the baked squash from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Scoop out most of the flesh, leaving a 1.5-2 cm border to keep its shape. Dice the scooped flesh and stir it into the sausage mixture. Discard the rosemary sprig.
- Heap the sausage mixture into the hollowed-out squash halves, creating a mound if there is extra filling. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the filling. Return the stuffed squash to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Transfer the stuffed squash to a serving platter and serve immediately. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Store: Cool leftovers and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: Warm in a preheated oven at 350°F /175°C until heated through, about 10-15 minutes.
