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Cheesy Spaghetti Squash With Spinach2

Cheesy Spaghetti Squash with Spinach

Roasted spaghetti squash tossed with a garlicky spinach cream sauce, Parmesan, and topped with melted low‑moisture mozzarella.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • ?1 spaghetti squashcut in half seeds scooped out
  • ?2 tablespoonsolive oildivided
  • ?salt and pepperto taste
  • ?2 cupsbaby spinach leaves
  • ?2 clovesgarlicminced
  • ?1/2 cupheavy cream
  • ?1/2 teaspoonsalt
  • ?1/4 teaspoonground black pepper
  • ?1/2 cupparmesangrated
  • ?1 cuplow moisture mozzarella cheeseshredded

Instructions

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C).
  • Place the 1 spaghetti squash halves cut side down on a baking sheet. Drizzle the insides with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season the insides with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Roast the squash at 400°F (205°C) for 45 minutes, until tender. Remove from the oven and let cool until safe to handle.
  • Use a fork to scrape the roasted squash flesh into strands and transfer the strands to a bowl; set the empty squash shells aside on the baking sheet.
  • In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the 2 cloves minced garlic and cook about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add the 2 cups baby spinach to the skillet and sauté until wilted.
  • Pour in the ½ cup heavy cream, then add ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Stir in the ½ cup grated Parmesan until melted and the sauce is combined.
  • Add the spaghetti squash strands to the skillet and stir until the strands are evenly coated with the sauce.
  • Spoon the squash-and-spinach mixture back into the reserved squash shells on the baking sheet. Top each filled shell with the 1 cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese.
  • Switch the oven to broil and broil the filled squash for 2–3 minutes, watching closely, until the mozzarella is melted and lightly browned.
  • Remove from the oven and serve warm.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Large Skillet
  • Fork

Notes

Notes:
Serve this baked spaghetti squash as a main for lunch, or as a side for dinner. It makes 2 very generous portions or 4 normal portions that can be served as sides.
If you have leftovers,
store in the fridge
in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Raw spaghetti squash can stay on your counter for up to 3 months, if it starts leaking liquid, or becomes soft or moldy then it’s no longer safe to consume.