Description
Million Dollar Spaghetti Squash is a deliciously comforting dish that transforms spaghetti squash into a hearty, cheesy masterpiece. With fork-tender strands enveloped in savory marinara sauce and topped with gooey melted cheese, this recipe offers a healthy twist on traditional pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 3–4 pounds)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly coat a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Halve the spaghetti squash lengthwise, remove the seeds, drizzle olive oil over cut sides, sprinkle with garlic powder, and place cut-side down in the baking dish.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes until fork-tender.
- Once cool enough to handle, scrape out strands into a large bowl and toss with marinara sauce until well combined.
- Layer half of the mixture back into one half of the shell, top with shredded cheese, and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve garnished with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg