Spaghetti Squash Caprese Bake Recipe 425

BAKED SPAGHETTI SQUASH CAPRESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Line 1 large rimmed baking sheet with foil.
• Place spaghetti squash halves on baking sheet cut side up.
• Drizzle squash halves with 2 tablespoons of olive oil then sprinkle halves evenly with 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper.
• Bake squash halves until tender, about 30 to 35 minutes.
• While the squash is baking: Add the balsamic vinegar to a small non-reactive saucepan on the stove top over medium-low heat. Allow the vinegar to come to a simmer, stirring periodically.
• Continue to cook the vinegar until it thickens and become syrupy (approximately 10 minutes).
• Remove from heat to allow it to cool. NOTE: it will continue to thicken as it cools.
• Add sliced tomatoes, marinated mozzarella balls, and fresh basil to a large bowl.
• Add remaining tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
• When spaghetti squash is tender, remove from oven and fill with each squash with caprese filling.
• Return to oven and bake until mozzarella is melted, about 10 minutes.
• Drizzle with balsamic glaze just before serving.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH CAPRESE BAKE RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 375 F. Cook the spaghetti squash one of two ways: 1. Pierce squash several times with sharp knife (to avoid squash explosion). Bake on a cookie sheet for 1 hr 20 min at 375, flipping squash once halfway through. 2. Pierce squash several times with sharp knife (again, no spaghetti bombs). Heat in microwave on a plate for 10-12 minutes. Once your squash is cooked, slice off the very end with the stem. Then, halve the squash lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and gooey bits and throw those away. Scrape the remaining flesh of the squash with a fork to get out all of the wonderful spaghetti noodles. Place noodles in a large bowl and set aside. Mince garlic. Cut tomatoes into bite-size pieces. Roughly cut basil and spinach leaves. Place all of these ingredients, along with the olive oil, into the large bowl with the spaghetti squash. Mix well, then season with salt & pepper to taste. Then stir in 3/4 cup of shredded mozzarella. Add this mixture to a pie dish or 1 quart-ish baking dish and spread the top smooth-ish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of mozzarella over the top. Bake at 375 for 30-40 minutes or until cheese on top is lightly browned. Top with additional fresh basil, and serve

ROASTED SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Drizzle squash flesh with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place cut side down on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Roast until squash is tender when pierced with a knife, about 1 hour.
• When cool enough to handle, gently scrape squash with a fork to remove flesh in long strands and transfer to a medium bowl. Toss with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, lemon juice, and parsley. Season with salt and red-pepper flakes and serve sprinkled with cheese, if desired.

BAKED SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
• Place spaghetti squash, cut-side down, on the baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until skin can easily be pierced with a fork and spaghetti squash is tender, 40 to 60 minutes, depending on size of spaghetti squash.
• Remove from oven and allow to rest until cool enough to handle. Scrape out flesh with a fork and discard skins.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE BAKE

Steps:

• Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Place squash, cut side down, in a baking dish. Add 1/2 in. water and cover tightly with foil. Bake at 375° until squash can be easily pierced with a fork, 20-30 minutes., Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet. Add the mushrooms, onion, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, thyme and pepper; saute until onion is tender. Add tomatoes; cook until most of the liquid has evaporated. Set aside., Scoop out the flesh of squash, separating strands with a fork. Combine the flesh, tomato mixture, bread crumbs, ricotta cheese and parsley. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 375° until heated through and top is golden brown, about 40 minutes.

ROASTED SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Brush both sides of the squash with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and place cut-side up in a baking pan. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
• Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Uncover and continue to roast until tender, about 35 minutes more. Let cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Use a fork to scrape the squash flesh into a large bowl and toss with Parmesan cheese.

CAPRESE SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400˚F / 205˚C.
• Slice squash in half lengthwise and use a spoon to remove the seeds. Brush each half with 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper. Set cut side down on baking sheet and roast for 35-40 minutes, until squash is fork tender.
• Remove squash from oven and let cool slightly before flipping over. Use two forks to shred the spaghetti squash and transfer the shredded squash to a large mixing bowl.
• While the squash is roasting, add basil, pine nuts, olive oil, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, garlic, salt and pepper to a food processor. Blend until mostly smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
• In a skillet over medium heat, add the tomatoes, remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper and stir well. Cook, stirring often, until tomatoes are softened and burst, about 6-8 minutes.
• Toss the shredded squash with pesto until well coated.
• Divide the squash + pesto mixture between the empty spaghetti squash skins. Top with tomatoes, then top each squash half with 1/4 cup of liquid mozzarella.
• Bake for 13-15 minutes (at 400˚F), or until cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. Remove from oven and serve warm with fresh basil.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200°C). Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
• On a cutting board, cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and discard. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the cut sides of the squash, then transfer to a rimmed baking sheet, cut side-down.
• Bake the squash until fork-tender, about 1 hour. Let the spaghetti squash cool for 5 minutes, then use a fork to pull the strands of spaghetti squash and transfer to a medium bowl.
• In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion and cook until softened and light golden, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring constantly, until aromatic, about 1 minute.
• Add the ground beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring often, until combined, about 1 minute.
• Add the diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the spaghetti squash until well combined.
• Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread in an even layer. Sprinkle the cheese over the casserole.
• Bake until the cheese is melted and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 5 minutes.
• Top with the basil, then serve.
• Enjoy!