Description
A healthy and delicious recipe for Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin, perfect for a nutritious dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°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 30-40 minutes until tender.
- Once cooked, use a fork to scrape the flesh into strands.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the spaghetti squash strands, shredded cheese, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for an additional 20 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute cheese with plant-based cheese and use almond milk.
- Feel free to add cooked vegetables or protein for added nutrition.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg