Cheesy Roasted Garlic Spaghetti Squash with Spinach

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This cheesy roasted garlic spaghetti squash with spinach is great on its own, or as a side dish to any protein. Roasting garlic alongside the spaghetti squash makes double the use of oven time and adds double the flavor.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or as needed

  • 1 (2 pound) spaghetti squash, halved and seeded

  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste

  • teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

  • 4 cloves garlic, unpeeled

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • ½ teaspoon dried basil

  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley

  • 1 cup chopped fresh spinach

  • 6 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

  • 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Drizzle about 1 tablespoon olive oil over cut sides spaghetti squash; season with salt and black pepper. Place cut-sides squash down on a baking sheet. Place unpeeled garlic on a piece of aluminum foil; drizzle with about 1 tablespoon olive oil. Wrap aluminum foil around garlic; place onto baking sheet next to squash.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender and easily pierced with a fork, 40 to 45 minutes. Allow squash and garlic to rest until cool enough to handle. Leave the oven on.

  4. Peel garlic and squeeze cloves into a large bowl; smash with a fork until smooth. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, onion powder, basil, oregano, and parsley; stir into a paste.

  5. Scrape out squash strands into the bowl using a fork; reserve shells. Toss squash strands with garlic paste until thoroughly coated. Stir in spinach, 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; toss to combine. Season with salt and black pepper.

  6. Fill squash shells evenly with spinach filling; sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons each mozzarella and Parmesan over top. Place filled shells on the baking sheet.

  7. Bake in the preheated oven until cheeses melt, 7 to 10 minutes. Turn on the broiler and broil until cheeses begin to brown and bubble, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

457 Calories
31g Fat
37g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 457
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g 39%
Saturated Fat 8g 41%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 692mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 15g 30%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 482mg 37%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 669mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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