Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Name: Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 2 serving
Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash; 1 (15 ounce) can brown lentils; 1 cup marinara sauce; fine sea salt; 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings
2
Calories
552 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Dana Benson

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This is the easiest spaghetti squash recipe! Just clean the squash, fill it, and bake for a healthy and comforting one-pan meal.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 spaghetti squash (about 3.5 pounds)
1 (15 ounce) can brown lentils (or 1 1/2 cups cooked)
1 cup marinara sauce
fine sea salt
3/4 cup mozzarella cheese , shredded

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Carefully cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, then use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and gooey inside, leaving behind the firm squash in the center. (Save the seeds for roasting later, if you'd like!)
To prepare the filling, drain and rinse the canned lentils, then transfer them to a mixing bowl. Add in the marinara sauce and 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and stir well.
Place the squash, cut-side facing up, on a rimmed baking sheet and season the inside with salt. Divide the filling between the two halves, filling up the center cavity, then top each half with the mozzarella cheese.
Bake at 400ºF for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the squash is fork tender and the cheese is golden and bubbly. Let the squash cool for 5 to 10 minutes, then use a fork to scrape the tender squash into strands, and mix it in with the sauce. Season with additional salt, as needed, and enjoy warm. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Notes

Nutrition information is for one stuffed squash half. This information will vary depending on the size of the squash, the type of cheese you use, and the brand of marinara sauce.
For a vegan stuffed squash, feel free to omit the cheese or use a vegan cheese, instead.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 552kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 84g (28%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 33mg (11%) Sodium 992mg (41%) Potassium 1744mg (50%) Fiber 26g (104%) Sugar 23g (46%) Vitamin A 1411IU (28%) Vitamin C 22mg (24%) Calcium 380mg (38%) Iron 10mg (56%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 552 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	552kcal	28%
Carbohydrates	84g	28%
Protein	33g	66%
Fat	13g	20%
Saturated Fat	6g	30%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	3g	15%
Cholesterol	33mg	11%
Sodium	992mg	41%
Potassium	1744mg	37%
Fiber	26g	104%
Sugar	23g	46%
Vitamin A	1411IU	28%
Vitamin C	22mg	24%
Calcium	380mg	38%
Iron	10mg	56%