Cheesy Baked Spaghetti Squash: A Delightfully Easy Comfort Dish
Enjoy a delightful and easy comfort dish with this cheesy baked spaghetti squash recipe.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Place the squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet and bake for 40-45 minutes until tender.
- Once cooked, allow it to cool slightly, then use a fork to scrape the flesh into strands.
- Mix the spaghetti squash strands with marinara sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Transfer the mixture back into the squash halves and top with additional mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for an additional 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables or proteins for additional flavor.
- This dish can be served as a main course or a side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 half of spaghetti squash
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Cheesy Baked Spaghetti Squash