Description
Indulge in a delightful dish of Cheesy Baked Spaghetti Squash with Marinara Sauce, a flavorful and satisfying vegetarian meal that’s gluten-free. This recipe combines tender spaghetti squash strands with savory marinara sauce, gooey melted cheese, and fragrant Italian herbs for a comforting dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti Squash:
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley (chopped, for garnish)
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, season with salt and pepper, and roast cut-side down for 35-40 minutes.
- Shred the Squash: Once tender, scrape the flesh into strands, leaving them in the shells.
- Add Sauces: Pour marinara sauce into each squash half, toss the strands, then top with cheeses and Italian seasoning.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Add cooked ground beef, sausage, or sautéed veggies for extra protein and flavor.
- Serve with garlic bread or a simple green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 squash half
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
