Description
A delicious and satisfying recipe for Cheesy Baked Spaghetti Squash that makes for a wholesome and flavorful low-carb alternative to traditional pasta dishes. This dish features tender spaghetti squash strands tossed with marinara sauce, topped with a gooey cheese blend, and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Squash: Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, remove the seeds, drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake cut side down until tender.
- Prepare the Filling: Scrape the squash into strands, mix with marinara sauce and half of the mozzarella, then return to shells or a dish.
- Add Toppings: Top with remaining mozzarella, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning.
- Bake: Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- Add cooked ground turkey or sausage for extra protein.
- For a spicy kick, sprinkle with red pepper flakes before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 stuffed squash
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
