Spaghetti Squash Bake Recipes
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Spaghetti squash is an AMAZING veggie! Literally, when cooked.. its’ insides turn to spaghetti.. what?! There are so many ways to use this vegetable and my very favorite is in a bake! Check out my 4 favorite spaghetti squash bake recipes below!
Taco Spaghetti Squash Bake
Feeling like Mexican food? Make a taco spaghetti squash bake!
Prep your spaghetti squash:
1. Wash the outside of your squash.
2. Poke a few holes around it.
3. Microwave for 3-6 minutes.
4. Let cool and then slice in half.
5. Coat with olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
6. Turn it over so the middle side is down on the pan.
7. Bake at 400 degrees for 30-45 minutes.
Ingredients:
– a whole onion
– ground meat (beef, turkey, chicken)
– taco seasoning
– spaghetti squash
– your favorite taco toppings! (beans, corn, lettuce, tomato, cheese, cilantro)
Taco Spaghetti Squash Bake:
1. Dice onions and sauté until soft.
2. Brown ground meat (we use either beef or turkey) and drain the fat.
3. Add your favorite taco seasoning to the onions and meat.
4. Use a fork to string the “spaghetti” in the squash.
5. In a baking dish mix the spaghetti squash, meat/onion mixture and any other taco additions. Finish with the cheese on top!
*I like to add corn, cheese, and beans to bake in with the mixture.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes. *Pro-tip: broil at the end for a couple minutes.
7. Add other toppings on top! We add lettuce, cilantro, sour cream and avocado.
Lasagna Spaghetti Squash Bake
Feeling an Italian night? You HAVE to try this bake!
Prep your spaghetti squash:
1. Wash the outside of your squash.
2. Poke a few holes around it.
3. Microwave for 3-6 minutes.
4. Let cool and then slice in half.
5. Coat with olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
6. Turn it over so the middle side is down on the pan.
7. Bake at 400 degrees for 30-45 minutes.
Ingredients:
– a whole onion
– ground beef or turkey (optional)
– your favorite jar of tomato sauce
– shredded mozzarella
– spaghetti squash
Lasagna Spaghetti Squash Bake:
1. Dice onions and sauté until soft.
2. Add ground beef or turkey (optional) stir in with onions until cooked
3. Add a jar of your favorite tomato sauce. Simmer for at least 20 minutes.
4. In a pan, layer spaghetti squash, sauce and shredded mozzarella (ending with mozzarella on top)
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Broil at the end for a couple minutes!
Pesto Spaghetti Squash Bake
This is the easiest and quickest spaghetti squash bake to make! Also delicious!!
Prep your spaghetti squash:
1. Wash the outside of your squash.
2. Poke a few holes around it.
3. Microwave for 3-6 minutes.
4. Let cool and then slice in half.
5. Coat with olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
6. Turn it over so the middle side is down on the pan.
7. Bake at 400 degrees for 30-45 minutes.
Ingredients:
– your favorite pesto sauce
– spaghetti squash
– shredded parmesan
Pesto Spaghetti Squash Bake:
1. Mix pesto sauce with spaghetti squash in a baking dish. (Tip heat pesto a little to get it to spread easier!)
2. Top with shredded parmesan
3. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Broil at the end for a couple minutes!
Hamburger Spaghetti Squash Bake
Want a healthier hamburger option? Try this out!
Prep your spaghetti squash:
1. Wash the outside of your squash.
2. Poke a few holes around it.
3. Microwave for 3-6 minutes.
4. Let cool and then slice in half.
5. Coat with olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
6. Turn it over so the middle side is down on the pan.
7. Bake at 400 degrees for 30-45 minutes.
Ingredients:
– a whole onion
– ground beef or turkey
– shredded cheese
– lettuce
– ketchup
– pickles
– any hamburger toppings you enjoy!
– spaghetti squash
Hamburger Spaghetti Squash Bake:
1. Dice onions and sauté until soft.
2. Brown ground beef or turkey and drain the fat.
3. In a baking dish, mix the spaghetti squash, meat/onion mixture.
4. Top with cheese.
5. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes. Broil at the end for a couple minutes!
6. Add your favorite hamburger toppings on top!
What are you favorite ways to enjoy spaghetti squash? If you try one of these recipes tag me on instagram! @danielle_m_godfrey_
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