Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Baked Spaghetti Squash and Cheese recipe. A healthier twist on traditional mac and cheese, this dish features roasted spaghetti squash coated in a creamy, cheesy sauce for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti Squash:
- 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 3 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the squash: Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, remove the seeds, drizzle with olive oil, and roast cut side down on a baking sheet for 35-40 minutes.
- Make the cheese sauce: Melt butter, sauté garlic, add flour, whisk in milk, then add cheddar, Parmesan, salt, pepper, mustard, and paprika until smooth.
- Combine: Scrape the cooked squash into strands, mix with cheese sauce, transfer to a baking dish.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes until bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- Add cooked bacon, sautéed spinach, or broccoli for extra flavor and nutrition.
- For a lower-carb sauce, replace flour with almond flour or omit it for a thinner cheese sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
