SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH ASPARAGUS, RICOTTA, LEMON & THYME RECIPE - (4.6/5)

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Spaghetti Squash with Asparagus, Ricotta, Lemon & Thyme Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by á-81356

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 small spaghetti squash, about 1 1/2 pounds
Olive oil
1 pound asparagus
1 medium lemon
3/4 cup ricotta
1 clove garlic, unpeeled
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, from 4 to 5 sprigs
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Carefully cut the squash in half, scrape out the seeds, and brush with olive oil. Place cut-side down on a baking tray and place in the oven to roast for about 35 minutes. Meanwhile, prep the asparagus by snapping off the woody ends and slicing the stalks on a diagonal into 2-inch pieces. Combine the lemon zest, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, thyme leaves, and ricotta in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and several grinds of the pepper mill. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more lemon juice, salt, and pepper as needed. Set aside. After the squash has roasted for about 35 to 40 minutes, add the asparagus to the tray and tuck the clove of garlic beneath one of the squash halves. Return the tray to the oven and roast another 10 minutes, until the asparagus is bright green and starting to char in places and when the squash is easily pierced with a fork. Take the baking tray from the oven and carefully remove the garlic clove from beneath the squash. It should be a little soft from its time in the oven. Snip off one end and squeeze the garlic from the peel into the ricotta and mix well. Transfer the asparagus to the bowl with the ricotta. Let the squash cool for another 5 minutes. Pull a fork through the flesh to separate and remove the strands from the shell. Add to bowl with ricotta mixture. Mix squash, asparagus, and ricotta mixture, season to taste with salt and pepper, and spoon into a serving dish.

Namagembe Shadiah
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Easy to make and delicious! I'll be making this again for sure.


Muhammad Dawood
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The ricotta was a great touch, adding a creamy richness to the dish. I also loved the pop of flavor from the lemon and thyme. Definitely a keeper!


Coco Tea
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This dish was a bit too tangy for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. I might try it again with less lemon next time.


Manjusha Harikantra
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Yum!


Md Nowshad
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The spaghetti squash turned out perfectly cooked, with a tender texture that resembled actual spaghetti. The asparagus was also cooked to perfection, maintaining its vibrant green color and crisp texture. The combination of the two, along with the cr


MD Mamun khan
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This spaghetti squash dish with asparagus, ricotta, lemon, and thyme was an absolute delight! The flavors perfectly complemented each other, creating a harmonious and satisfying meal. I was particularly impressed with how the lemon and thyme brighten