Pesto Spaghetti Squash

Pesto Spaghetti Squash
  • PREP TIME
    25 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs 5 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 40 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    685

A delightful and inventive take on spaghetti squash, featuring the vibrant flavors of pesto and earthy mushrooms. This dish transforms a humble vegetable into a comforting and satisfying meal, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    14 g
  • Cholesterol
    20 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    4 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    461 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet. (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View Place squash skin-side down on prepared baking sheet. Bake until cooked through, about 1 hour. Remove from oven; cool for 10 minutes. Once squash is cool enough to handle, scrape flesh into string-like strands with a fork. Place in a bowl and set aside. (1 hour 15 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until onion begins to turn translucent. Stir in kale and mushrooms; reduce heat to medium low. (10 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View Stir in squash, remaining 2 tablespoons butter, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; cook for 2 minutes. Remove from stove and place squash mixture in a large bowl. (5 minutes)

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05 Step

Recipe View Stir olive oil and pesto into the squash mixture. Slowly add grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until evenly mixed. (3 minutes)

For a richer flavor, brown the butter before adding the onions.
Consider adding toasted pine nuts for extra texture and flavor.
A squeeze of lemon juice at the end brightens up the dish.
Serve with a side of crusty garlic bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.

Nels Collins

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 228 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Estevan Tillman

    I added some grilled chicken to make it a complete meal. Delicious!

  • Pearl Lehner

    Easy to follow and incredibly flavorful. My family loved it!

  • Destini Dickistoltenberg

    This recipe was a game-changer for me! I never thought I could enjoy spaghetti squash so much.

  • Nettie Walter

    The red pepper flakes add just the right amount of heat.

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