Cheesy Stuffed Spaghetti Squash This Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Casserole is loaded with cheese, fresh sage, and roasted red peppers. This Spaghetti Squash Casserole was a big hit at a potluck recently where there were more than a few vegetarians around the table, and it would be a welcome addition during the holidays. Trouble is, spaghetti squash doesn't taste like actual spaghetti.

Ingredients of Cheesy Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

  1. You need 1 of med. spaghetti squash.
  2. You need 2 tbsp. of olive oil.
  3. Prepare 1 tbsp. of butter.
  4. Prepare 4 cloves of garlic, minced.
  5. It's 2 cups of fresh spinach, roughly chopped, stems removed.
  6. Prepare 1/2 cup of heavy cream.
  7. You need 1/2 cup of ricotta cheese.
  8. It's 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese, shredded.
  9. Prepare 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided.
  10. It's to taste of salt and pepper.

Cheesy Stuffed Spaghetti Squash step by step

  1. Preheat oven to 400 °F. Start by roasting the squash. Slice in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Lightly spread the olive oil around the cut rims of the squash and place, cut side down, on a rimmed baking tray covered with tinfoil. Bake for 30-40 minutes, until tender. Set aside to allow to cool enough to handle..
  2. Lower oven heat to 350°F..
  3. In a medium skillet, melt the butter and cook the garlic until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Add the spinach and cook, stirring frequently, until it has wilted..
  4. Add the cream, ricotta, and parmesan cheese to the skillet. Season to taste..
  5. Keep at low heat until the cheese is melted and incorporated all together. Remove from heat..
  6. Use a fork to fluff the strands of spaghetti squash from the shell. Pour half the spinach sauce over each squash half and stir into the squash..
  7. Top each squash half with 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese..
  8. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes, then set oven to broil for an additional 3-5 minutes, until the cheese is golden on top..

This stuffed spaghetti squash recipe is definitely for those who want to try something new. It can be done in multiple ways. We chose to fill our spaghetti squash with cheese, sour cream, and spinach. You can also add ground beef, chicken, bacon, or any other. This easy, cheesy, Baked Spaghetti Squash and Cheese is a healthier take on mac and cheese!

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