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Baked Spaghetti Squash and Cheese

Cheesy baked spaghetti squash and baby spinach – a comforting, cheesy dish, without the guilt. Perfect for Meatless Mondays or any day of the week!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 7 servings
Calories: 165 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 5 1/2 cups cooked spaghetti squash (from about 2 small see directions below:)
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup minced onion
  • 1/4 cup flour (use ap gluten-free flour for GF)
  • 2 cups skim milk
  • 1 cup fat free chicken broth (vegetable broth for vegetarian)
  • 2 cups 8 oz Sargento 2% reduced fat mild cheddar
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 4 cups about 4 oz baby spinach
  • 1/8 cup grated parmesan

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
  2. Cut the squash in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds. Place squash on a baking sheet cut side down. Bake until tender, about 1 hour.
  3. Separate the strands of squash with a fork and place in a medium bowl; discard shells. Squeeze out any excess liquid from the squash if watery.
  4. Maintain the oven temperature.
  5. Heat butter and oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and cook about 2 minutes.
  6. Stir in flour. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring continually 3 - 4 minutes.
  7. Add milk and chicken broth and continue whisking, raising heat to medium-high until it comes to a boil and becomes smooth and thick, about 2 minutes stirring; season with salt and pepper.
  8. Once it becomes thick, remove from heat, add cheddar cheese and mix well until cheese is melted.
  9. Adjust salt and pepper to taste, add cooked spaghetti squash and baby spinach, pour into a baking dish and sprinkle parmesan cheese on top.
  10. Bake until bubbly and golden 25 to 30 minutes.

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Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 165kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 7.5mg (3%) Sodium 278.5mg (12%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6.5g (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 7servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 165

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 165kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 7.5mg 3%
Sodium 278.5mg 12%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6.5g 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.