Description
A delicious and healthy Italian-inspired dish featuring roasted spaghetti squash tossed with a creamy garlic parmesan sauce, fresh spinach, and melted cheese for the ultimate comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Drizzle the inside of each squash half with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for 40-45 minutes, until tender.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, add the remaining olive oil. Sauté the garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the spinach and cook until wilted. Stir in the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper.
- When the squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to shred the flesh into spaghetti-like strands. Add the strands to the skillet and toss to combine with the sauce.
- Stuff the squash halves with the creamy mixture, top with mozzarella cheese, and broil for 2-3 minutes until bubbly and golden. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 squash half
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg