Description
Stuffed Patty Pan Squash with Sausage and Rice is a cozy and delicious way to highlight one of summer’s most charming vegetables. This easy dinner idea combines savory Italian sausage, fluffy rice, and tender roasted patty pan squash into a perfectly balanced, all-in-one meal. Whether you’re looking for healthy snack options, food ideas for guests, or quick dinner recipes, this dish ticks every box. It’s hearty, customizable, and brings stunning color and flavor to your table — perfect for both casual nights and special gatherings.
Ingredients
4 patty pan squash
8 oz Italian sausage
1 cup cooked rice
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice tops off squash and scoop out the centers, creating a bowl. Chop and save the scooped-out flesh.
2. Brush squash with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast for 15 minutes.
3. Heat oil in a skillet. Cook sausage until browned, then add onion, garlic, bell pepper, and chopped squash flesh. Cook until softened.
4. Stir in cooked rice and fresh parsley. Mix well and let it cook for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
5. Fill each squash with the sausage-rice mixture, packing gently. Top with parmesan cheese.
6. Return stuffed squash to oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until cheese is golden and tops are crispy.
7. Let rest for a few minutes, then garnish with more parsley before serving.
Notes
Pre-roasting the squash makes scooping and stuffing much easier and prevents them from collapsing.
Use freshly cooked rice or day-old rice warmed up — both work well for this recipe.
For a crispier top, broil the squash for 2-3 minutes at the end of baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed squash
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: stuffed squash, sausage and rice, patty pan squash, easy dinner, baked squash