Ingredients

  • 3 lbs spaghetti squash, cut in half lengthwise and seeded
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoons fresh basil or 2 teaspoons fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 6 lamb sausages
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 14 cup toasted pine nuts (optional)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400F
  • Season squash with salt and pepper, and place 2 garlic cloves in each half.
  • Place in a microwave-safe dish cut-side up and cover with plastic wrap.
  • Cook on high for about 15 minutes or until squash feels soft when pressed.
  • Let rest 5 minutes.
  • Remove plastic wrap, discard garlic and, working over a bowl, scrape squash crosswise with a fork to remove flesh from shell.
  • Stir in butter, herbs and lemon juice.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in an ovenproof skillet over high heat.
  • Add sausages and cook until golden on one side.
  • Turn sausages over, place skillet in oven and continue cooking, turning occasionally for 8 minutes.
  • Combine mustard and honey and drizzle over sausages.
  • Continue cooking until golden and cooked through.
  • Remove sausages from pan and slice diagonally.
  • Divide lamb and squash equally on plates.
  • Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts before serving.