Spaghetti Squash with a Goat Cheese and Garlic Sauce
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Spaghetti Squash with a Goat Cheese and Garlic Sauce
Description
The preparation begins by roasting halved spaghetti squash until fork-tender, then scraping the strands out into a bowl and seasoning lightly with salt and pepper. Separately, thinly sliced garlic is sautéed in olive oil until fragrant, then deglazed with dry white wine. Chicken or vegetable stock is added and brought to a boil before crumbled goat cheese and minced thyme are stirred in to create a smooth, creamy sauce.
The sauce coats the spaghetti squash strands gently, blending the mild, slightly sweet vegetable with the tanginess of the goat cheese and the complexity of garlic and thyme. This makes for a dish with a soft texture complemented by the herbal and savory notes. It is usually served warm as a side or light main dish, pairing well with simple proteins or as a vegetarian option.
Ingredients
- 2 medium spaghetti squash
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or grapeseed oil
- 2 garlic thinly sliced cloves
- ¼ cup white wine dry
- ½ cup chicken or vegetable stock
- 4 ounces goat cheese crumbled
- 1 ½ teaspoon thyme minced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375˚F.
- Place squash onto a baking sheet and roast for about 1 hour or until squash becomes fork tender.
- Allow squash to cool for about 15 minutes, before slicing in half and scraping the flesh out with a fork. Place squash innards in a mixing bowl, lightly season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Place a skillet over medium heat and add oil. Saute garlic for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Deglaze the skillet with wine and cook until almost all the liquid has evaporated.
- Stir in stock and bring to a boil. Stir in goat cheese and thyme until mixture is smooth. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
- Add spaghetti squash and toss together with the goat cheese and garlic sauce. Adjust seasonings and finish with a little more fresh thyme, if desired. Serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 316 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 316kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 192mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 545mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 908IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 156mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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