Best 4 Spaghetti Squash Pasta Recipes

SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE WITH PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• Pierce squash a few times with a very sharp knife. Place squash in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high power until squash is tender and a knife can easily poke through the skin, 10 to 13 minutes. Let squash rest, undisturbed, for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 8-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in sausage, zucchini, bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Saute, stirring occasionally, until veggies are tender and sausage is crumbly and brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Cut open squash and remove and discard all seeds. Scrape out the flesh with a fork and add to the sausage and veggie mixture. Season with salt and pepper and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir in pasta sauce and transfer to the prepared casserole dish. Top with shredded Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.
• Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and cheeses are melted, about 15 minutes.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH PASTA

Steps:

• Cut spaghetti squash in half and microwave (or bake) until done.
• Scrape squash from shell into a large serving bowl- keep warm.
• In a saucepan, over medium-low heat, melt the butter then saute the chopped garlic for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add the sour cream, milk and basil.
• Turn heat to low to keep warm.
• In a frying pan, saute the chopped vegetables and turkey bacon in the olive oil.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Cook until the vegetables are slightly softened and bacon is cooked through.
• Add the tuna and cook until tuna is warmed.
• Add sour cream sauce to vegetable/bacon mix.
• Pour over spaghetti squash and toss.
• Top with diced tomato and parmesan cheese.

NO PASTA "PASTA" BAKE WITH SPAGHETTI SQUASH FOR TWO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Fill a small baking dish with 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch of water.
• Cut the spaghetti squash in half and place flat side down in the water. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
• In a small bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, parsley, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper. Use a garlic press to crush the garlic clove and add it to the mixture.
• When the squash is finished cooking, allow it to cool long enough to be handled. Use a fork or spoon to scrape the flesh of the cooked squash. Use long strokes lengthwise and the squash will come out looking much like spaghetti.
• Empty the water out of the baking dish and spray it with fat free cooking spray. Return the squash flesh to the baking dish.
• Combine the ricotta mixture with the squash and spread evenly in the baking dish.
• Spread the spaghetti sauce over the squash and ricotta mixture and spread the mozzarella cheese evenly over the top. Sprinkle more parsley flakes over the top to add color.
• Bake uncovered in the 350 oven for 30 minutes or until the mozzarella begins to bubble and turn brown.
• Allow the dish to cool for 5-10 minutes before eating.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH LASAGNA (NO PASTA NOODLES)

Steps:

• Pre heat oven to 350.
• Split cooked squash lengthwise and remove seeds. Use fork to pull off in long strands. Place in large mixing bowl and toss with flour, garlic, and salt until well combined.
• Blend ricotta, spinach and parmesan in food processor until smooth.
• To assemble spread 1/2 cup pasta sauce on the bottom of shallow 6 cup baking dish. Top with spaghetti squash, arranging evenly and compactly. Top spaghetti squash with ricotta mixture. Spread remaining pasta sauce over ricotta. Cover with sliced mozzarella.
• Place lasagna dish on baking sheet, bake uncovered for 40 to 50 minutes in a 350 oven or until cheese is lightly brown on edges and juices bubble.