Description
This Spaghetti Squash with Spinach and Cheese is a light yet satisfying dish, packed with tender roasted squash, savory sautéd mushrooms, wilted spinach, and a melty blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. It’s a perfect low-carb vegetarian dinner that’s both comforting and wholesome.
Ingredients
2 medium spaghetti squash
1 tablespoon olive oil (for roasting)
1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing)
3 cups fresh spinach
1 ½ cups sliced mushrooms
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Slice the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
2. Brush the inside with olive oil and season with salt. Place cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for 35-40 minutes, or until fork-tender.
3. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook until browned.
4. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then add spinach and sauté until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Once the squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to shred the flesh into spaghetti-like strands.
6. Mix the strands with the spinach and mushroom mixture directly in the squash halves.
7. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over each squash half.
8. Broil for 2-4 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden on top.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle red pepper flakes or Italian herbs over the cheese before broiling.
Use a serrated knife and rocking motion to safely cut the squash.
To make ahead, prep and fill the squash, then broil just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting + Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ squash
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: spaghetti squash, vegetarian, cheese, spinach, low-carb