Smoked Sausage with Spaghetti Squash

Ingredients

• 1 medium spaghetti squash , about 2 1/2 lb.
• 0.25 cups water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 package smoked sausage , 14 ounce
• 1 onion , coarsely chopped
• 1 orange bell pepper , coarsely chopped
• 1 jar vodka sauce or creamy rosa pasta sauce , 24 ounce
• 8 ounces frozen broccoli florets , about 3 1/2 cups
• 1 tablespoon shaved Parmesan cheese , Optional
• 4 leaves fresh basil for garnish , Optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Put squash halves, cut sides down, in a microwave-safe dish. Add water and cover. Microwave on High until tender, about 12 minutes.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Cook onion and bell pepper in the same skillet until just tender, 6 to 8 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir vodka sauce and broccoli into skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook, covered, until broccoli is crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Return sausage to skillet; stir to combine.

4. 4

   Carefully remove squash halves from dish. Using a fork, scrape squash strands into a serving dish. Top with sausage mixture. Garnish with Parmesan and basil.