Best 6 Spaghetti Squash With Asparagus Recipes

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Spaghetti squash with asparagus is a delectable vegetarian dish that combines the unique texture of spaghetti squash with the vibrant flavor of asparagus. This healthy and flavorful meal is perfect for a light lunch or dinner and can be easily customized to suit your dietary preferences. In this article, we'll share two variations of this dish: a classic recipe that showcases the natural flavors of spaghetti squash and asparagus, and a more indulgent version featuring a creamy Parmesan sauce. Both recipes are gluten-free and can be tailored to accommodate various dietary restrictions. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, this guide will provide you with all the necessary steps and tips to create a delicious and satisfying spaghetti squash with asparagus dish.

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ROASTED SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH GROUND TURKEY AND VEGETABLES



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A low-carb alternative to pasta, this dish features roasted spaghetti squash stuffed with ground turkey, sauteed asparagus, tomatoes, basil, onion, and garlic.

Provided by Melisa

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 13

aluminum foil
1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt, divided, or more to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided, or more to taste
1 pound ground turkey
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
8 fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
½ yellow onion, diced
¼ cup chopped fresh basil, or to taste
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 ounces chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Coat inside of each spaghetti squash half with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place spaghetti squash, skin-side up, on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Roast spaghetti squash in the preheated oven until skin can easily be pierced with a fork, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook ground turkey in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Combine tomatoes, asparagus, onion, basil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix well. Add to browned ground turkey in the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and cook until asparagus is slightly tender, about 5 more minutes.
  • Remove cooked spaghetti squash from oven and let cool until easily handled. Scrape squash into spaghetti strands using a fork and place into a bowl. Try to maintain the integrity of the squash skin and you can using as a serving vessel.
  • Place 1/2 the spaghetti squash into a serving dish or the squash skin and top with turkey-vegetable mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 660.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.8 g, Cholesterol 168.7 mg, Fat 33 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 52 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 2155 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

ROASTED SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH ASPARAGUS AND GOAT CHEESE



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A delicious alternative to pasta! This dish combines roasted spaghetti squash with sauteed asparagus, onions, garlic, and goat cheese, finished with fresh thyme and basil. Garnish with a few basil leaves and some Parmesan cheese.

Provided by KateS

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash     Winter Squash     Spaghetti Squash

Time 1h15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (2 1/2 pound) spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
cooking spray
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon olive oil, or as needed
¼ Spanish onion, diced
1 bunch fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup vegetable broth
2 ounces goat cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Spray spaghetti squash with cooking spray and season with salt and pepper. Place squash, cut-side down, on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 35 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion in hot oil until just starting to turn translucent, about 5 minutes. Add asparagus to onion and continue to saute until onion is tender, 5 minutes more. Stir garlic into onion mixture; saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove onion mixture to a plate.
  • Return skillet to heat. Scrape spaghetti squash flesh from skin using a fork to create 'noodles'; stir noodles into hot skillet and saute until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Pour vegetable broth into skillet with spaghetti squash; bring broth to a simmer and cook until mostly reduced, about 2 minutes. Stir onion mixture and goat cheese into spaghetti squash until cheese is melted, about 1 minute. Add basil and thyme. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.4 calories, Carbohydrate 52.9 g, Cholesterol 22.4 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 364.1 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH SPAGHETTI SQUASH



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A great low-carb, paleo, clean eating recipe for shrimp scampi where noodles are substituted with spaghetti squash. If you prepare the spaghetti sqash in advance, it is ready in minutes.

Provided by barbara

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Shrimp     100+ Shrimp Scampi Recipes

Time 57m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 small spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 lemon, juiced
½ lemon, zested
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season spaghetti squash with salt and pepper and place cut side down on the baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until easily pierced with a fork, about 40 minutes. Remove from oven and cool until easily handled. Scrape insides of squash into spaghetti strands with a fork.
  • Heat 4 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Saute shrimp until pink, tossing often to prevent burning, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add spaghetti squash strands. Mix in lemon juice and zest. Serve sprinkled with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 230.1 mg, Fat 29.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 345.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

ASPARAGUS, SQUASH & RED PEPPER SAUTE



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The appealing vegetable trio is enlivened by a wine-scented saute. -Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium sweet red peppers, julienned
2 medium yellow summer squash, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices
6 ounces fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup white wine or vegetable broth
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute the peppers, squash and asparagus in wine and oil until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPAGHETTI SQUASH I



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The flesh of spaghetti squash comes out in long strands, very much resembling the noodles for which it is named. In this recipe, the 'noodles' are tossed with vegetables and feta cheese. You can substitute different vegetables, but be sure to use ones that have contrasting colors.

Provided by Bob Cody

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash     Winter Squash     Spaghetti Squash

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 ½ cups chopped tomatoes
¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
3 tablespoons sliced black olives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  • Place spaghetti squash with cut sides down on the prepared baking sheet, and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a sharp knife can be inserted with only a little resistance. Remove squash from oven and set aside to cool enough to be easily handled.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cook until tomatoes are warmed through.
  • Use a large spoon to scoop the stringy pulp from the squash and place in a medium bowl. Toss with the vegetables, feta cheese, olives, and basil. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 268.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

CHEESY ROASTED GARLIC SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH SPINACH



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Roasting garlic alongside the spaghetti squash makes double use of the oven time, and adds double the flavor. This spaghetti squash is great on its own, or as a side dish to any protein.

Provided by Kim

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash     Winter Squash     Spaghetti Squash

Time 1h5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or as needed
1 (2 pound) spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
¼ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
4 cloves garlic, unpeeled
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried parsley
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
6 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Drizzle olive oil over the cut side of the spaghetti squash. Season with salt and black pepper. Place cut-side down on a baking sheet. Place unpeeled garlic on a piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle with olive oil. Wrap aluminum foil around garlic, and place onto baking sheet next to the squash.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender and easily pierced with a fork, 40 to 45 minutes. Allow squash and garlic to rest until cool enough to handle. Leave the oven on.
  • Peel garlic and squeeze cloves into a large bowl. Smash with a fork until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, onion powder, basil, oregano, and parsley. Mix into a paste.
  • Use a fork to scrape out spaghetti squash strands into the bowl, reserving the shells. Toss spaghetti squash strands with the garlic paste until thoroughly coated. Mix in spinach, 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Fill each reserved spaghetti squash shell evenly with the filling. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan over the top. Return the filled shells to the baking sheet.
  • Bake until cheeses melt, 7 to 10 minutes. Turn on broiler and broil until cheeses begin to brown and bubble, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 26.8 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 14.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 692.2 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right squash: Look for spaghetti squash that is firm and has a deep yellow color. Avoid squash that has blemishes or soft spots.
  • Cook the squash properly: To ensure the spaghetti squash cooks evenly, use a fork to pierce the skin in several places before baking. This will allow the steam to escape and prevent the squash from bursting.
  • Scrape the squash with a fork: Once the squash is cooked, use a fork to scrape the flesh into strands. This will create the spaghetti-like texture that is characteristic of this dish.
  • Add your favorite toppings: Spaghetti squash is a versatile dish that can be topped with a variety of ingredients. Some popular options include roasted vegetables, cheese, and sauce.
  • Experiment with different flavors: Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors when making spaghetti squash. Try adding different herbs, spices, or sauces to create a dish that is unique and delicious.

Conclusion:

Spaghetti squash is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional pasta. It is low in calories and carbohydrates, and it is a good source of vitamins and minerals. This versatile dish can be topped with a variety of ingredients, making it a great option for a quick and easy meal. Whether you are looking for a healthy weeknight dinner or a fun and festive side dish, spaghetti squash is a great choice.

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