Spaghetti Squash Casserole

betsy.hudson
betsy.hudson @MaSquirrel

This recipe was given to me by a friend, and it was a hit with my family.

Spaghetti Squash Casserole

This recipe was given to me by a friend, and it was a hit with my family.

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Ingredients

  1. 1-2spaghetti squash (weight about 3 1/2 lbs)
  2. 1-2 tbsolive oil
  3. 1sm yellow onion, chopped
  4. 1 pintgrape tomatoes, halved
  5. 2 clovesgarlic, minced
  6. 6 ozbag fresh baby spinach
  7. 15 ozricotta cheese
  8. 1/2 cupmozzarella cheese, shredded
  9. 3 tbspgrated Parmesan cheese
  10. 1/4 cupfresh basil, chopped
  11. 1 tspsalt
  12. Pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F

  2. 2

    Microwave the spaghetti squash whole for 5 minutes (this makes it easier to cut them in half).

  3. 3

    Dice onion and set aside. Cut tomatoes in half or quarters if they are on the larger size.

  4. 4

    Cut the spaghetti squash in half and remove seeds. Microwave with cut half down until cooked (about 10 minutes). Or you could bake in the oven until cooked (about 20-30 minutes).

  5. 5

    Heat olive oil in a pan and saute diced onion over medium heat until they start getting clear to golden and tender.

  6. 6

    Course chop the spinach.

  7. 7

    Add tomatoes and garlic. Stir frequently until they start to soften.

  8. 8

    Add the baby spinach and stir until it starts to wilt. Remove from heat.

  9. 9

    Using a fork, remove the spaghetti squash fresh from the Peel.

  10. 10

    Add spaghetti squash to the tomato spinach mixture and stir.

  11. 11

    Add the ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese, basil, salt and pepper. Stir to combine all ingredients together.

  12. 12

    Transfer ingredients to a 9x13 baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.

  13. 13

    Bake until bubbling and the top is golden brown (about 15-25 minutes).

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