Preparation time: 30 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 25 minutes
The round, flat shape make pattypan perfect for stuffing.
Set oven temperature to 350°F. Cut squash in half, horizontally and
scoop out the seeds. Chop onion. Crumble sausage and cook until no
longer pink. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Add onion to fat in pan and cook until soft, 2 minutes. Combine
sausage, onion, parsley, bread crumbs, pepper, and 2 tb water. Divide
mixture among squash halves. Brush tops of the stuffing and squash
with oil. Pour 1/2" water in a large baking pan. Put squash in pan,
cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until squash are tender
and stufing is browned, about 15 minutes.