Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes, Spinach and Goat Cheese. All the noms, none of the guilt.
I forgot how much I really do enjoy spaghetti squash. Maybe it’s the motion of raking the roasted squash into strands with a fork. Hence the name spaghetti squash. Maybe it’s that it’s just really delicious. Either way, this has been on repeat for a minute around here. It also couldn’t be easier to make.
How To Cut A Spaghetti Squash:
A spaghetti squash has a really tough exterior which can make it difficult to cut. I’ve found that the easiest way for me to cut the squash in half is to CAREFULLY cut slits in the squash vertically around the entire squash. Place squash onto a microwave safe plate/dish and transfer to the microwave to cook for approximately 5 minutes.
Once the squash has cooled enough to handle, CAREFULLY cut the squash in half vertically.
Once seasoned and sprinkled in beautiful olive oil, into the oven the squash goes to roast until it’s fork tender. Roast times will depend on how large of a squash you are using.
WHILE the squash is roasting you can prepare the TOMATO SAUCE. It’s our basic tomato sauce recipe that we use for SO many recipes. We’re going to make this a creamy sauce (without cream) with the addition of goat cheese right at the end of the cooking process. There is also sauteed spinach in this beautiful squash boat. Which takes just a few minutes to saute.
This whole dish comes together in about 45 minutes. Most of which is the squash roasting.
You could easily have the sauce and spinach prepped ahead of time. If you’re feeling cheesy you could also top with shredded mozzarella and pop it into the oven until melted.
Serve this as a squash boat (you know we love less dishes so this works for me), or in a traditional bowl. Options are a good thing.
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Spaghetti Squash with Spinach Tomatoes & Goat Cheese
Spaghetti Squash with Spinach Tomatoes & Goat Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 4 tablespoons olive oil - divided
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- Tomato Sauce
- 2 tablespoons plain goat cheese
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Carefully cut squash in half vertically. Remove and discard seeds. Place squash onto rimmed baking sheet lined with a silicone mat or the like.
- Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with enough olive oil to lightly coat. Making sure it's coated on both sides.
- Turn squash halves so that cut sides are facing down.
- Bake for approximately 25 minutes OR until fork tender. Set aside to cool slightly.
- WHILE squash is roasting prepare tomato sauce.
- When sauce is finished stir in goat cheese.
- Into a skillet heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add spinach. Season with salt and pepper and cook until wilted.
- To assemble: Rake squash halves with fork to create "spaghetti" strands.
- Equally divide spinach between halves.
- Top with sauce.
- Gar;nish with parsley if desired.
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Dorothy Reinhold says
I LOVE that you served this in the squash. This looks amazing and I can’t wait to dig in!
Paula says
One less dish to wash and we think it looks pretty cool too.
Kimberly says
I love spaghetti squash and this looks fabulous!
Paula says
Thanks so much Kimberly.
Chrissie Baker says
I loved the other spaghetti squash recipe. Looking forward to trying it with goat cheese! It’s my favorite!!!
Paula says
Yes the goat cheese give it a little something extra!
Catalina says
I am drooling ove this spaghetti squash! My whole family will love it!
Paula says
Thank you! Let us know how it works out.
Katerina @ diethood .com says
WOW!! Such an incredible dish!! A must make!
Paula says
We hope you love it. It’s been on repeat around here.
Krista says
I love cooking with spaghetti squash! The goat cheese is a genius touch!
Paula says
Goat cheese FTW!
Sara Welch says
Safe to say this is a new favorite family recipe in our home; my kids loved this! Delicious!
Paula says
Thank you. So glad to hear that Sara!
Richard Tunner says
So yummy! I was skeptical about cooking everything all at once, but it turned out wonderfully. I’ll use this recipe again!
Paula says
Thanks so much Richard.
Susan Dubose says
This looks absolutely mouth watering! You really post some really flavorful and fun meals girl.
Paula says
Thanks so much Susan