BAKED STUFFED SPAGHETTI SQUASH

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This vegetarian main dish is packed with Italian flavors.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Seasonal Recipes     Fall Recipes     Spaghetti Squash Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium spaghetti squash
16 plum tomatoes
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces basil leaves plus sprigs for garnish, cleaned
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place both whole spaghetti squash in a large stockpot of water. Cover pot, and bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook the squash until it is slightly tender when you press it with your fingers, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain. Using a serrated knife, cut the squash in half crosswise. Stand the halves on end, with cut sides up, and set aside to cool 15 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. Remove the seeds from the squash halves; discard them. Using a teaspoon, scrape the flesh; it will separate into spaghetti-like strands. Transfer the strands to a large mixing bowl, and transfer the shells to a baking pan; set both aside.
  • Chop 12 of the tomatoes into 1/2-inch pieces, and add to the squash strands. Slice the remaining 4 tomatoes into 1/4-inch-thick rounds, and set aside.
  • Place the garlic, olive oil, basil leaves, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor. Process until the basil has been very finely chopped, about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer the basil mixture to the mixing bowl with the squash strands and the tomato pieces; toss with vegetables to combine. Divide the mixture among the reserved squash shells, and top each shell with several tomato slices. Sprinkle 1 1/2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese over each shell.
  • Transfer the baking pan to the oven, and bake the stuffed squash until the cheese is golden and a metal skewer inserted down into the stuffing comes out hot when held there for 15 seconds, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly. Garnish with basil sprigs, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 g, Cholesterol 6 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 7 g, Sodium 703 g

Judcool Shafik
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I'm giving this recipe one star because I can't give it zero stars.


Annabelle Brack
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This recipe is the worst spaghetti squash recipe I've ever tried.


Benjamin Rodriguez
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Bangura Kobba
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This recipe is a waste of time and ingredients. It's not worth the effort.


Steffen R.
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my spaghetti squash was mushy. I had to throw it away.


Amebgeto Dayibo Etsevi
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My spaghetti squash was a bit watery. I think I should have roasted it for a bit longer.


Elijah Ayaribisa
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I thought the sauce was a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Zema Keys
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The recipe was easy to follow, but it took a bit longer than I expected to make.


Christiana Christiana
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I'm not sure if it was my oven or the recipe, but my squash was a bit undercooked. I had to put it back in the oven for an extra 10 minutes.


Samuel Harry
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover spaghetti sauce. I always have some in the freezer and this is a great way to use it up.


Nick's Son Sammy
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add any type of vegetables or meat that you like.


Hassan deeq
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I've tried other stuffed spaghetti squash recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The combination of flavors is perfect.


Nyarko Nicholas
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and healthy meal.


Musawar Khan
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I'm not a big fan of spaghetti squash, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Baller Gee
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Bacon King Official
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables. My kids love the spaghetti squash and they don't even realize they're eating healthy.


Haron
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I was skeptical about using spaghetti squash as a pasta substitute, but I was pleasantly surprised. It has a great texture and the sauce really sticks to it.


Md Sarif
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The flavors are so well-balanced and the squash is cooked perfectly.


Victor Okechukwu
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This spaghetti squash recipe is a game-changer! It's so easy to make and absolutely delicious.