Sweet squash with spicy sausage

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees C). Place the squash halves cut-side down in a baking dish with 1 inch of water and bake until the flesh is tender, about 45 minutes. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook sausage in the oil until browned, breaking the meat into small pieces as it cooks, then set aside. Once the squash halves are tender, pour out the water. Generously sprinkle the cavity of each squash half with brown sugar, reserving about 1/4 cup for later use. Fill the squash halves with the sausage and sprinkle the reserved brown sugar on top. Place the squash back in the baking dish and bake until the sugar begins to melt, about 15 minutes.

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