Description
Baked Boursin Spaghetti Squash is a delicious and creamy low-carb meal featuring tender roasted spaghetti squash filled with a savory blend of garlic and herb Boursin cheese, cherry tomatoes, and flavorful andouille sausage. This comforting dish combines roasted vegetables and sausage with a rich, cheesy sauce that is easy to prepare and perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
Dairy
- 1 (5.2 oz) package garlic and herb Boursin cheese
Meat
- 2 links andouille pork or chicken sausage, diced (about 3 ounces)
Others
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit to get it ready for roasting the spaghetti squash.
- Prep Squash: Poke slits all over the spaghetti squash skin with a knife and microwave it for 3-4 minutes to soften, making it easier to cut.
- Cut & Scoop: Let the squash cool for a few minutes, then cut it in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and ribbing, discarding them.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the spaghetti squash halves cut side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Add Tomatoes: Add the halved cherry tomatoes into the spaghetti squash boats and drizzle olive oil over them.
- Season & Oil: Rub olive oil on the sides of the squash, then season with garlic powder and salt evenly over the vegetables.
- Add Cheese: Crumble half of the Boursin cheese round into each spaghetti squash half, distributing it evenly.
- Add Sausage & Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Top each squash half with diced sausage and a tablespoon of chopped sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Bake: Bake for 35-50 minutes until the spaghetti squash rim is tender when pierced with a fork and the strands easily separate.
- Cool Slightly: Remove from oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and make it easier to handle.
- Mash & Mix: Use a fork to mash the tomatoes and Boursin cheese inside the boats into a creamy sauce. Scrape and fluff the spaghetti squash strands mixing them gently with the sauce.
- Serve: Serve the baked Boursin spaghetti squash directly from the boats or scoop into a bowl and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Microwaving the squash before cutting softens the skin, making it safer and easier to cut.
- Adjust baking time depending on the size of your spaghetti squash; larger ones may need closer to 50 minutes.
- Feel free to substitute the andouille sausage with chicken sausage or a vegetarian sausage alternative.
- To make this dish vegan, omit the sausage and use a plant-based garlic and herb cheese.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American