Are you looking for a simple yet delicious vegetarian meal that is packed with flavor? Look no further than the Caprese Spaghetti Squash. This tasty recipe combines the classic flavors of caprese salad - fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil - with the hearty texture of spaghetti squash. It's a satisfying dish perfect for a light lunch or a flavorful dinner.
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CAPRESE SPAGHETTI SQUASH RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: spaghetti squash, olive oil, salt, pepper, oil, garlic, yellow onion, cherry tomato, salt, pepper, mini mozzarella ball, fresh basil
Provided by Merle O'Neal
Categories Dinner
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
- With a sharp knife, slice the squash in half. If the squash is too tough, puncture in several places forming a dotted line around the squash. Microwave for 3-5 minutes to soften. Allow to cool before cutting in half.
- Scoop out the seeds, brush with oil, and sprinkle with salt, and pepper. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a fork can easily pierce the skin.
- In a pan over medium heat, add the oil, garlic, and onions, and sautè until onions are translucent.
- Add the cherry tomatoes, salt, and pepper and simmer until they are cooked and begin to become softened.
- Remove squash from the oven, with a fork pull at the edges to produce that stringy "spaghetti" quality. Add the squash to the tomato mixture and mix in the pan.
- Add mixture back to the hollowed out spaghetti squash halves. Top with mini mozzarella balls ans basil.
- Bake an additional 5-10 minutes, or until cheese melts.
- Serve in the squash, and top with basil.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 646 calories, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 46 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 28 grams, Sugar 14 grams
CAPRESE SPAGHETTI SQUASH
Caprese spaghetti squash is a delicious, gluten free and vegetarian recipe, perfect for transitioning from summer to fall!
Provided by Whitney Bond
Categories Main Course Side Dish
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, remove the seeds and brush with 1 tbsp olive oil then sprinkle with ½ tsp salt and ½ tsp pepper.
- Place cut side down on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 45 minutes.
- On a separate baking sheet lined with foil, add the cherry tomatoes and garlic.
- Drizzle with the remaining 3 tbsp olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Sprinkle with the remaining ½ tsp salt and ½ tsp pepper.
- After the squash has been roasting for 25 minutes, place the tomatoes in the oven to roast for the remaining 20 minutes.
- Remove both the spaghetti squash and tomatoes from the oven.
- Set the tomatoes aside.
- Allow the squash to cool slightly then use a fork to pull the spaghetti "noodles" from the squash and into a large bowl.
- Add the pesto to the squash and toss to coat.
- Add the tomatoes and lightly toss.
- Serve the Caprese Spaghetti Squash "Pasta" with a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese on top.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 g, Calories 606 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 45 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Sodium 1647 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 19 g
BAKED SPAGHETTI SQUASH CAPRESE
Baked Spaghetti Squash is delicious with the texture of pasta. Add Caprese filling for an easy flavor-packed meatless main dish.
Provided by Toni Dash
Categories Main Course
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Line 1 large rimmed baking sheet with foil.
- Place spaghetti squash halves on baking sheet cut side up.
- Drizzle squash halves with 2 tablespoons of olive oil then sprinkle halves evenly with 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper.
- Bake squash halves until tender, about 30 to 35 minutes.
- While the squash is baking: Add the balsamic vinegar to a small non-reactive saucepan on the stove top over medium-low heat. Allow the vinegar to come to a simmer, stirring periodically.
- Continue to cook the vinegar until it thickens and become syrupy (approximately 10 minutes).
- Remove from heat to allow it to cool. NOTE: it will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Add sliced tomatoes, marinated mozzarella balls, and fresh basil to a large bowl.
- Add remaining tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
- When spaghetti squash is tender, remove from oven and fill with each squash with caprese filling.
- Return to oven and bake until mozzarella is melted, about 10 minutes.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 kcal, Carbohydrate 48 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Sodium 850 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 25 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CAPRESE SPAGHETTI SQUASH
Steps:
- Cut spaghetti squash in half (see tips above for help with this!). Drizzle each side with 1 tbsp olive oil, & salt, and pepper to taste.Bake at 400 degrees for 40 minutes.
- Remove spaghetti squash from oven.
- Shred spaghetti squash with fork. It should be tender, and split right apart from the hard exterior of the squash. Toss in remaining 2 tbsp olive oil, coating spaghetti squash threads. Add in cheese, tomatoes, and basil.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Drizzle with balsamic reduction if desired & serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Sodium 90 mg, ServingSize 1 serving
SPAGHETTI ALLA CAPRESE
Provided by Food Network
Time 26m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, about 6 minutes. While the spaghetti is cooking, begin to make the sauce. Mix the tomatoes and mozzarella in a large bowl. Add the best available extra-virgin olive oil, oregano, basil leaves, and salt, to taste.
- When the spaghetti is ready, remove it from the water and add it to the bowl with approximately 1/2 cup of pasta water. Mix well, and serve immediately.
SPECTACULAR SPAGHETTI SQUASH
I wanted to make dinner in a hurry and I remembered this recipe in an old cookbook. I made it for my family and my husband now requests it often.-Jean Matuszak, Madison, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h5m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cut squash in half lengthwise; scoop out seeds. Place squash cut side down in a baking dish. Fill pan with hot water to a depth of 1/2 in. Cover and bake at 375° for 50-60 minutes or until tender. , When cool enough to handle, scoop out the squash and separate strands with a fork. Place squash in a large serving bowl and keep warm. Discard shells. , Meanwhile, in a skillet; saute mushrooms, zucchini, red pepper, peas, onions and garlic in oil and butter for 15 minutes or until tender. Add tomatoes, basil, garlic salt and pepper; heat through. Pour over squash. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
SPAGHETTI SQUASH CAPRESE BAKE RECIPE - (4.2/5)
Provided by á-29897
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 375 F. Cook the spaghetti squash one of two ways: 1. Pierce squash several times with sharp knife (to avoid squash explosion). Bake on a cookie sheet for 1 hr 20 min at 375, flipping squash once halfway through. 2. Pierce squash several times with sharp knife (again, no spaghetti bombs). Heat in microwave on a plate for 10-12 minutes. Once your squash is cooked, slice off the very end with the stem. Then, halve the squash lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and gooey bits and throw those away. Scrape the remaining flesh of the squash with a fork to get out all of the wonderful spaghetti noodles. Place noodles in a large bowl and set aside. Mince garlic. Cut tomatoes into bite-size pieces. Roughly cut basil and spinach leaves. Place all of these ingredients, along with the olive oil, into the large bowl with the spaghetti squash. Mix well, then season with salt & pepper to taste. Then stir in 3/4 cup of shredded mozzarella. Add this mixture to a pie dish or 1 quart-ish baking dish and spread the top smooth-ish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of mozzarella over the top. Bake at 375 for 30-40 minutes or until cheese on top is lightly browned. Top with additional fresh basil, and serve
BAKED SPAGHETTI SQUASH
Once baked and scraped into noodle-like strands, spaghetti squash becomes a frequent pasta understudy, tossed with pesto, tomato sauce or roasted vegetables. But it's a versatile ingredient, as its mild flavor and gentle crunch also make it a good base for stews or even curries. For a basic roasted spaghetti squash recipe, follow Step 1, scrape the insides into strands, and be on your way. For a complete side dish, proceed with the rest of the recipe and top with herby breadcrumbs and Parmesan. You can also add mozzarella, which will melt into delicious little pools among the squash strands.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, for two, vegetables, main course, side dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 450 degrees. Brush the cut side of each squash half with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Place squash, cut-sides down, on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast until the squash is tender when poked with a fork, 35 to 40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the Parmesan, panko, garlic, thyme and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Flip the squash and use a fork to scrape the squash into spaghetti strands. Stir in half the mozzarella, if using, then sprinkle the squash with the remaining mozzarella and the panko mixture. Roast until the top is golden brown and mozzarella has melted, 20 to 25 minutes.
EASY SPAGHETTI SQUASH SPAGHETTI
This is a super easy recipe for spaghetti squash that I often eat for lunch when I am looking for something healthy and quick.
Provided by Tracy E
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash Winter Squash Spaghetti Squash
Time 1h
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the squash halves into a large baking dish with the cut-sides facing down.
- Bake in the preheated oven until easily pierced with a knife, about 40 minutes. Cool squash for 10 minutes.
- Shred the inside of the squash with a fork and transfer to a bowl. Add olive oil, salt, and pepper to shredded squash and toss to coat. Serve with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 175.2 mg
Tips:
- To easily halve and deseed the spaghetti squash, poke it a few times with a fork and microwave it for 3-4 minutes, or until it's cool enough to handle. Then, slice it lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- If you don't have a spiralizer, you can use a knife to create spaghetti-like strands from the squash. Simply slice the squash in half lengthwise, then use a spoon to scrape the flesh into long, thin strands.
- To make the caprese sauce, simply combine fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil in a bowl. You can add a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper for extra flavor.
- If you're short on time, you can use store-bought caprese sauce. Just be sure to choose a sauce that's made with fresh ingredients.
- To make the dish more flavorful, you can add some grilled chicken or shrimp. You can also top the dish with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese or a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Conclusion:
Caprese spaghetti squash is a delicious and healthy meal that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a new way to enjoy spaghetti squash, give this recipe a try!
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