Spaghetti squash is a delicious and healthy vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is a good source of vitamins A and C, as well as fiber and potassium. When cooked, the flesh of the spaghetti squash separates into strands that resemble spaghetti noodles. This makes it a great low-carb alternative to pasta. In addition, spaghetti squash is very versatile and can be cooked in a variety of ways. One popular way to prepare spaghetti squash is to roast it in the oven with other vegetables, such as bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms. Once roasted, the squash can be topped with mozzarella cheese and baked until the cheese is melted and bubbly. This dish is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering.
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SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH VEGETABLES & MOZZARELLA
This recipe makes a veggie rich, cheesy casserole, almost like a lasagna. Spaghetti Squash subsitutes for the role traditionally taken by pasta in such dishes for a delicious, lower calorie alternative.
Provided by Johnney
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F Mix the cheese together, set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and add the onion, pepper and garlic.
- Sauté over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
- Add crushed tomatoes, basil, and crushed red pepper (if using).
- Simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes.
- Mix squash well with the cooked vegetables and put half in the bottom of a large (13 x 9 inch) baking dish.
- Top with half the cheese mixture, followed by the other half of the squash mixture, then the rest of the cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Let cool 10-15 minutes before serving.
ROASTED SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH VEGETARIAN BOLOGNESE
Guy Fieri is well known for his love of fried chicken and burgers, but in his own kitchen heʼs an expert vegetarian cook - a skill he learned from his late sister, Morgan, who died of melanoma in 2011. Morgan was a vegetarian, and Guy says she inspired him to really get creative with vegetables. (When Guy is honored in February at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, the tribute dinner will include a vegetarian course in Morganʼs honor.) You can find Morganʼs influence in many of Guyʼs recipes, including this meatless Bolognese. "The goal is to create a full, rich experience," Guy says. "We shouldn't relegate vegetarians to second-class eaters," he says.
Provided by Guy Fieri Bio & Top Recipes
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Prepare the squash: Preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Split the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Use a large spoon to scrape out the seeds and discard. Place the spaghetti squash cut-side up on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil. Sprinkle with the oregano, garlic, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt and 3 to 4 turns of pepper. Turn the squash cut-side down (this will enable it to cook faster). Bake in the center of the oven until the squash flesh is fork-tender, about 45 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly, then use a large spoon and fork to scrape out the fibers into a large bowl; toss gently to separate the strands so they resemble spaghetti.
- Meanwhile, make the Bolognese: Pulse the celery, carrot, onion and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the vegetables and sauté until translucent and dry, 7 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the tomato paste to the pot and cook, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the TVP and nutritional yeast and mix well to coat everything evenly. Add the tomatoes and stir, breaking them up into small pieces. Add the vegetable stock, oat milk, bay leaf, red pepper flakes, basil and oregano. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat; cover slightly with a lid and simmer until thickened, about 20 minutes. If the sauce still seems watery, uncover and simmer 3 to 5 more minutes.
- To assemble, place the spaghetti squash on a large platter and top with the vegetarian Bolognese. Garnish with the Crispy Kale Chips and sprinkle with the Parmesan.
- Wash kale and remove the stems. Tear the leaves into large pieces and dry completely in a salad spinner. Toss the kale with olive oil; season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 3 or 4 turns of pepper. Spread the leaves evenly on 2 rimmed baking sheets and roast in a 350˚ F oven until crispy, 12 to 14 minutes.
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.
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
PRIMAVERA SPAGHETTI SQUASH RECIPE BY TASTY
When baked in the oven, the inside of spaghetti squash takes on a noodle-like texture, making it a perfect low-carb alternative to your favorite pasta recipe. And this creamy primavera recipe takes spaghetti squash to the next level. The squash is loaded with vegetables like mushroom, broccoli, and asparagus, then it's tossed with a creamy parmesan mixture, which you can also make dairy-free.
Provided by Merle O'Neal
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
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.
- Meanwhile, in a pan combine oil, garlic, and onion over medium heat, and sautè until onions are translucent.
- Add mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes. Add the broccoli, asparagus, squash, tomatoes, salt, and pepper and cook until almost cooked through.
- Add the milk/ milk alternative until warmed through. Add the vegetarian Parmesan and mix until evenly spread throughout vegetables. Add the lemon juice and stir to combine.
- Remove squash from the oven, with a fork pull at the edges to produce that stringy "spaghetti" quality.
- In the pan combine "spaghetti" with vegetables. Return to the squash and top with Parmesan.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 444 calories, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 18 grams
ROASTED VEGETABLES WITH SPAGHETTI SQUASH
This is a great fall dish. Roasted veggies sit on a bed of spaghetti squash and are topped with a little melted cheese. Note: vegetables can easily be substituted. I have made this many times with whatever is on hand. However, when I can, I try to use mostly root vegetables in yellow and orange colors.
Provided by Gila
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes
Time 1h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Place spaghetti squash and acorn squash, cut sides down, on baking sheet. Place sweet potato on baking sheet.
- Bake until squash and sweet potato are tender when pierced by a fork, about 45 minutes.
- Turn oven down to 350 degrees (170 degrees C). Coat a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Scrape strands from the spaghetti squash and place into prepared pan in an even layer.
- Cut sweet potato into bite-size chunks; place into a large bowl. Scoop bite-size chunks of flesh from the acorn squash; add to bowl. Stir baby carrots, diced onion, honey, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper into squash mixture and mix well. Transfer squash mixture to the baking pan and spread evenly over spaghetti squash. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake at 350 degrees until cheese is bubbly and brown, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.7 calories, Carbohydrate 49.5 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 148.2 mg, Sugar 16.1 g
Tips:
- Choose a ripe spaghetti squash: Look for a squash with a deep yellow color and firm, unblemished skin. Avoid squash with soft spots or bruises.
- Pierce the squash before cooking: Use a fork to pierce the squash in several places before baking. This will help steam escape and prevent the squash from exploding.
- Cook the squash until tender: Bake the squash for 45-60 minutes, or until it is easily pierced with a fork. The flesh should be tender and shred easily with a fork.
- Prepare the vegetables: While the squash is cooking, prepare the vegetables for the filling. Chop the onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Mince the garlic.
- Sauté the vegetables: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and the chopped vegetables. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
- Add the seasonings: Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute more.
- Mix the filling with the spaghetti squash: Transfer the cooked spaghetti squash to a large bowl. Add the sautéed vegetables and the shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix until well combined.
- Stuff the spaghetti squash: Spoon the filling into the spaghetti squash shells. Top with additional mozzarella cheese.
- Bake until the cheese is melted: Bake the stuffed spaghetti squash for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil or parsley. Serve immediately.
Conclusion:
Spaghetti squash with vegetables and mozzarella is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its spaghetti-like texture, this dish is a great alternative to traditional pasta dishes. The vegetables add flavor and nutrients, while the mozzarella cheese provides a creamy and gooey topping. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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