Sausage and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash

Directions

1Using a sharp knife cut off the very top and bottom of each squash to create a flat base on each side (being careful not to cut through the center cavity).

2Slice the squash in half, scrape out seeds to create individual bowls for the stuffing.

3Drizzle each squash half with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

4Roast in a preheated oven at 400˚F for 40-50 minutes - or until fork tender.

5While squash is roasting - in a large fry pan over medium heat - heat oil and add onion, celery, salt, pepper, and rosemary. Cook until onions begin to soften.

6Add garlic and sausage, until sausage is browned on all sides.

7Add Apple until slightly softened. Finally mix in bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese just until incorporated. Remove from heat.

8Once squash has finished roasting (when you can easily poke it with a fork) remove from oven and fill each with prepared stuffing mixture.

9Return to Oven for 20 minutes - adding a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese to the top for the final 5 minutes.