Patty Pan Squash Italian Style

The farmer next to me at the market had the most beautiful Patty Pan squash - nice big ones.  It is about this time of the year when all the squash are available.  You normally don't see these in the supermarket.  They are great for stuffing!!

I found this receipt on the Wishful Acres Farm Blog.  Another really easy recipe!!  The hardest part was scraping out the insides of the squash. 

Patty Pan Squash Italian Style by Wishful Acres Farm

3 medium to large patty pan squash
1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
1 small size onion, chopped
2 cups marinara sauce
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese

Preheat the oven to 350.

Cut a circle around the top of the squash like you were craving a pumpkin.  Scoop the seed cavity clean disposing of the seeds.  The inside should be hollow.  I sprinkle it with garlic powder and black pepper.

In a pan, brown the meat with the onions.  Drain any fat.  Add the marinara sauce.  Remove pan from stove.

Fill the squash cavity with the meat sauce.

Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top of each squash.

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the squash feels soft.

To eat, you eat the whole thing!  Cut with a knife and fork and eat the squash along with the stuffing.


Entire Recipe:

Patty Pan Squash Italian Style by Wishful Acres Farm

3 medium to large patty pan squash
1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
1 small size onion, chopped
2 cups marinara sauce
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese

Preheat the oven to 350.

Cut a circle around the top of the squash like you were craving a pumpkin.  Scoop the seed cavity clean disposing of the seeds.  The inside should be hollow.  I sprinkle it with garlic powder and black pepper.

In a pan, brown the meat with the onions.  Drain any fat.  Add the marinara sauce.  Remove pan from stove.

Fill the squash cavity with the meat sauce.

Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top of each squash.

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the squash feels soft.

To eat, you eat the whole thing!  Cut with a knife and fork and eat the squash along with the stuffing.

ENJOY!!

VERDICT:

It was very good and also VERY filling.  I think next time I will pick smaller squash.  My husband did enjoy it, thought it was very good.  Though he likes acorn squash better.  Thought the squash really didn't much taste to it.  Will I make this again, maybe.   Like I said above, Patty Pan squash are great for stuffing -you can do a meat/rice mixture, rice/spinach/cheese mix, just let your imagination run wild.