Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
2. On a baking sheet covered with aluminum foil place the acorn squash, cut side up.  Sprinkle with the olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper.  Bake for 45-50 minutes, until the acorn squash is tender
3. Meanwhile, in a frying pan over medium-high heat cook the sausage until it is done.  Using a slotted spoon remove the sausage but leave the grease
4. Reduce the heat to medium and add the onion, celery, and apple. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until the onion is translucent.  Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute
5. In a large bowl add the sausage, onion mixture, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, breadcrumbs, and ½ cup Parmesan cheese.  Mix together
6. Stuff the sausage mixture in the acorn squash.  Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese
7. Bake for an additional 20 minutes