AuthorShannon
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out pulp and seeds.
Drizzle insides of spaghetti squash with a tsp of olive oil. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. place spaghetti squash cut side down on cookie sheet or baking dish. Roast for about 40 minutes or until tender.
When squash has about 5 minutes left start the spinach cheese sauce. In a saucepan over medium heat add 1/2 cup milk, 1 cup spinach, 1/2 cup mozzarella, 1/4 cup parmesan, and 2 tbsp cream cheese. Stir until cheese is melted and ingredients are combined.
When squash is done, use a fork to break apart the strands of squash. In a large bowl combine spaghetti squash and spinach cheese sauce.
Spoon squash and cheese sauce into a baking dish. Bake in 400 degree oven for about 15 minutes.
To serve sprinkle with additional grated parmesan and fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out pulp and seeds.
Drizzle insides of spaghetti squash with a tsp of olive oil. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. place spaghetti squash cut side down on cookie sheet or baking dish. Roast for about 40 minutes or until tender.
When squash has about 5 minutes left start the spinach cheese sauce. In a saucepan over medium heat add 1/2 cup milk, 1 cup spinach, 1/2 cup mozzarella, 1/4 cup parmesan, and 2 tbsp cream cheese. Stir until cheese is melted and ingredients are combined.
When squash is done, use a fork to break apart the strands of squash. In a large bowl combine spaghetti squash and spinach cheese sauce.
Spoon squash and cheese sauce into a baking dish. Bake in 400 degree oven for about 15 minutes.
To serve sprinkle with additional grated parmesan and fresh parsley.
This cheesey spinach spaghetti squash is low carb and super satisfying. All the cheese makes up for the lack of actual pasta. You end up with a cheesey comforting dish…and a healthier way to satisfy your mac and cheese cravings.
Spaghetti squash is great for people who are watching their carbs, and for everyone else who just wants to eat more veggies. It only has about 8 net carbs per cup!
