Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that combines the best of both worlds: spaghetti squash and potato, harmoniously blended in a delectable gratin dish. This innovative recipe offers a unique twist on classic comfort food, catering to various dietary preferences with its gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly nature.
The spaghetti squash, with its tender, noodle-like strands, provides a healthy and low-carb alternative to traditional pasta. Its mild flavor allows it to effortlessly absorb the rich and creamy sauce, resulting in a delightful combination of textures and flavors.
Potatoes, known for their versatility and earthy taste, add a comforting and hearty element to the gratin. Their natural starchiness helps thicken the sauce, creating a luscious and velvety consistency.
Bound together by a flavorful combination of cheese, herbs, and spices, this spaghetti squash and potato gratin becomes a symphony of flavors. The melted cheese provides a golden-brown crust, while the aromatic herbs and spices infuse every bite with a tantalizing essence.
Whether you're seeking a wholesome family meal or an impressive dish to serve at your next gathering, this spaghetti squash and potato gratin is sure to satisfy. Its delectable flavors and stunning presentation make it a true crowd-pleaser.
In addition to the main recipe, the article also features two variations to cater to different preferences and dietary restrictions:
1. **Vegan Spaghetti Squash and Potato Gratin**: This variation is perfect for those following a plant-based diet. It replaces the cheese with a creamy and flavorful cashew sauce, creating a rich and satisfying gratin that's entirely dairy-free.
2. **Cheesy Spaghetti Squash and Potato Gratin with Bacon**: For those who enjoy a bit of indulgence, this variation incorporates crispy bacon into the gratin. The smoky and savory bacon adds an irresistible layer of flavor and texture, creating a dish that's both comforting and satisfying.
PROVENCAL SUMMER SQUASH AND POTATO GRATIN
This dish is based on a traditional Provencal dish called a tian, the perfect baked dish for showcasing summer vegetables. Try swapping rosemary for thyme or oregano, or adding thinly sliced summer eggplant to the mix.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 side dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly mist a shallow 2-quart baking or gratin dish with cooking spray.
- Thinly slice the squash, zucchini, potato, and onion 1/4-inch thick with a mandolin or by hand. Shingle the vegetables in the prepared baking dish in one layer. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the rosemary leaves and drizzle with olive oil. Cover with foil and bake until the potatoes are tender, 30 to 35 minutes.
- Remove the foil; sprinkle with the cheese. Bake until the cheese is browned and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 45 minutes more. Let stand at least 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
SPAGHETTI SQUASH GRATIN WITH BASIL
Recently on the Recipes for Health page on Facebook, I asked readers what they were finding in their weekly delivered produce boxes. Requests for spaghetti squash recipes came pouring in. I was working on basil dishes already, so I decided to combine the two ingredients in this gratin.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, casseroles, main course, side dish
Time 2h30m
Yield Serves six as a main dish, eight as a side
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Pierce the squash in several places with a sharp knife. Cover a baking sheet with foil, and place the squash on top. Bake for one hour, turning the squash every 20 minutes until it is soft and easy to cut into with a knife. Remove from the heat, and allow the squash to cool until you can handle it. Cut in half lengthwise, and allow to cool further. Remove the seeds and discard. Scoop out the flesh, and place in a bowl. Run a fork through the flesh to separate the spaghetti-like strands, then chop coarsely. Measure out 4 cups squash. (Use whatever remains for another dish, or freeze.)
- Oil a 2-quart gratin or baking dish. Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet, and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about five minutes. Add the garlic and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, for another 30 seconds to a minute until fragrant. Add the squash. Cook, stirring often, for five minutes until the strands of squash are a little more tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and remove from the heat.
- Beat the eggs in a large bowl. Add the milk, salt (about 1/2 teaspoon), pepper and basil. Stir in the squash mixture and the Gruyère, and combine well. Scrape into the baking dish. Sprinkle the Parmesan or pecorino over the top, and gently press down to moisten.
- Bake 40 to 45 minutes until nicely browned and sizzling. Remove from the heat, and allow to cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Serve hot, warm or room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 182, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 719 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SPAGHETTI SQUASH AU GRATIN
This recipe is quick to prepare and a great alternative for a lower-carbohydrate, lower-calorie option in place of a potato side dish. My husband is a meat-and-potatoes kind of guy and even he loved this recipe.
Provided by sandybaby999
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place spaghetti squash in a covered dish and add 1/4 inch of water. Microwave for 10 to 12 minutes. Scrape insides of squash with a fork and transfer to a small bowl.
- Heat margarine in a medium skillet over medium heat while spaghetti squash is cooking and cook onion, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until the onion is browned, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix spaghetti squash, onion mixture, sour cream, and 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese together. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and top with remaining Cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Turn on broiler for the last 2 to 3 minutes and broil until gratin is golden brown on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 9.6 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 264.5 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
BUTTERNUT SQUASH GRATIN
Combine fall flavors for dinner tonight - butternut and spaghetti squash and potatoes baked in this cheesy French gratin recipe.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 3h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 17x12-inch half-sheet pan with cooking spray. Cut butternut and spaghetti squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash, cut sides up, in pan. Drizzle with melted butter; sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the brown sugar. Bake 40 minutes or until tender. Cool 20 minutes.
- With fork, scrape inside of spaghetti squash to remove spaghetti-like strands; place in large bowl. Scoop pulp from butternut squash; coarsely chop pulp. Toss with spaghetti squash.
- In heavy nonaluminum saucepan, heat whipping cream over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring frequently, just until it begins to steam (do not boil); remove from heat. In small bowl, mix cinnamon, nutmeg and remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar; set aside.
- Butter 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Arrange one-fourth of the potato slices in baking dish. Top with one-third of the squash mixture; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper and 1 cup of the cheese. Pour 3/4 cup hot cream over top. Repeat layers twice, sprinkling one-third of reserved brown sugar mixture over each of second and third squash layers. Top with remaining potato slices, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Gently press layers down with back of spoon. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese; pour remaining 3/4 cup hot cream over top. Sprinkle with remaining brown sugar mixture. Line cookie sheet with foil. Place baking dish on cookie sheet.
- Cover; bake 1 hour. Uncover; bake 25 minutes longer or until top is golden brown and potatoes are tender. Cool 20 minutes before serving. Garnish with rosemary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 53 g, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 500 mg
SPAGHETTI SQUASH AU GRATIN
Make and share this Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Taylors Mommy
Categories Weeknight
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half and remove the seeds. Place in a covered dish with a ¼ inch of water and microwave for 10 -12 minutes.
- In a medium sized skillet over medium heat, add the butter, onions, red pepper and thyme and cook until the onions are slightly brown in color. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Using a fork, scrape the insides of the squash and transfer to a small bowl.
- Combine the squash, onions, sour cream and half the cheese together and mix well. Transfer the mixture to a buttered baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
- Place into a 375º for 15 - 20 minutes until golden brown on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.6, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 30, Sodium 116.7, Carbohydrate 5.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 3.2
SPAGHETTI SQUASH GRATIN
This savory spaghetti squash casserole gets an umami boost from anchovies and Parmesan. The creamy sauce is surprisingly low in fat, so go ahead and have a second helping!
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a small pot, bring broth, milk, and garlic to a boil over medium-high and cook 1 minute. Pour into a medium bowl, then slowly add flour, whisking constantly.
- In pot, melt butter over medium. Add anchovies and 2 teaspoons sage and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Return broth mixture to pan, bring to a simmer, and cook until thickened, 6 minutes. Discard garlic.
- Add squash to sauce and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a 2-quart shallow baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon sage, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan and sprinkle over squash. Bake until top is golden brown and mixture is bubbling at edges, 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g
WINTER SQUASH AND POTATO GRATIN
This savory casserole is an almost classic gratin dauphinois (potatoes au gratin), with squash standing in for half of the potatoes and low-fat milk substituting for cream. It is a very comforting dish that can be baked ahead and reheated.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories casseroles
Time 2h
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Rub the inside of a 2-quart gratin dish or baking dish with the cut side of the garlic, and lightly oil with olive oil or butter. Slice any garlic that remains and toss with the potatoes, squash, thyme, rosemary, half the cheese and a generous amount of salt and pepper. Arrange in an even layer in the gratin dish.
- Pour the milk over the potatoes and squash, and press the vegetables down into the milk. Place in the oven, and bake one hour. Every 20 minutes, remove the gratin dish and press the potatoes and squash down into the liquid with the back of a large spoon. After one hour, sprinkle on the remaining cheese and bake for another 30 minutes, until the top is golden and the sides crusty. Remove from the oven, and allow to sit for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Serve hot or warm.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 242, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 725 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams
AU GRATIN POTATOES WITH SQUASH
After volunteering to take a potato casserole to a friend's party, I thought I'd do a twist on au gratin by adding squash. Everyone just loved it.-Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 55m
Yield 10 servings (3/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, pepper and nutmeg until smooth; gradually whisk in milk and water. Stir in potatoes, squash and chives. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until potatoes and squash are almost tender., In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half of the potato mixture and 1 cup cheese. Repeat layers., Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and potatoes are tender. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 13g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 377mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-spiralized spaghetti squash. If you're using a whole squash, follow the steps in the recipe to roast and shred it yourself.
- If you don't have heavy cream, you can substitute milk or half-and-half. However, the gratin will be less creamy and rich.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the gratin, such as broccoli, cauliflower, or zucchini.
- If you want a crispy topping, sprinkle some bread crumbs or grated Parmesan cheese on top of the gratin before baking.
- To ensure the gratin is cooked through, insert a knife into the center. If it comes out clean, the gratin is ready.
Conclusion:
Spaghetti squash and potato gratin is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that's perfect for any occasion. It's creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. Plus, it's a great way to sneak in some extra vegetables into your diet. So next time you're looking for a tasty and healthy side dish, give this spaghetti squash and potato gratin a try.
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