Description
A deliciously creamy and savory filling of spinach and mushrooms stuffed into roasted spaghetti squash, making for a healthy and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
3. Drizzle the inside of each half with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
4. Place the squash halves cut side down on a baking sheet and roast for 30-35 minutes, until tender.
5. In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the onion until translucent.
6. Add the garlic and mushrooms, cooking until the mushrooms are browned and released their moisture.
7. Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat.
8. In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, and the cooked mushroom-spinach mixture. Mix well and season with salt and pepper.
9. Once the squash is done, use a fork to scrape the flesh into spaghetti-like strands.
10. Mix the squash strands with the creamy filling until well combined.
11. Spoon the mixture back into the squash halves and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
12. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
13. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute cream cheese and mozzarella with plant-based alternatives.
- Add cooked chicken or sausage to the filling for extra protein.
- You can prepare the filling in advance and store it in the refrigerator until ready to stuff the squash.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed squash half
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
