4.8 from 12 votes
Spaghetti Squash Mac and Cheese
Spaghetti Squash Mac and Cheese is the perfect way to lighten up your favorite comfort food! It's gluten free, low carb, vegetarian & easy to make!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 5 cups
Calories: 25098 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash 4-5 lbs in size
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- ¼ cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup goat cheese
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tbsp fresh basil leaves chopped (optional topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Slice the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise.
- Use a fork to remove the seeds from inside the squash.
- Brush the inside of the squash with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place each side of the squash cut side down on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Roast in the oven for 45 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and use a fork to pull the spaghetti squash “noodles” from the shell, place in a large bowl and set aside.
- Add the mozzarella, parmesan, ricotta and goat cheese to a large saucepan on the stove over medium heat.
- Add the milk and stir the cheese sauce consistently until it's smooth and creamy.
- Add the roasted spaghetti squash noodles to the cheese sauce and toss to combine.
- Finish with a dash of salt and pepper and fresh chopped basil, if you’d like.
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Notes
- Cutting the uncooked spaghetti squash: an electric knife makes cutting the squash so much easier and safer!
- Adding veggies to this dish: to add roasted veggies to this dish, place vegetables, such as broccoli and cauliflower, in an even layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place in the oven with the spaghetti squash for 20 minutes. Add to the cheese sauce with the roasted spaghetti squash.
Nutrition Information
Calories
250.98kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
15.35g
(5%)
Protein
14.48g
(29%)
Fat
15.55g
(24%)
Saturated Fat
8.26g
(41%)
Cholesterol
35.67mg
(12%)
Sodium
815.95mg
(34%)
Potassium
256.41mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6.48g
(13%)
Vitamin A
708.63mg
(14%)
Vitamin C
4.06mg
(5%)
Calcium
349.81mg
(35%)
Iron
1.21mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 25098
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 250.98kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 15.35g | 5% |
| Protein | 14.48g | 29% |
| Fat | 15.55g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat | 8.26g | 41% |
| Cholesterol | 35.67mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 815.95mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 256.41mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6.48g | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 708.63mg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 4.06mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 349.81mg | 35% |
| Iron | 1.21mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.