Caprese Spaghetti Squash
featured in Spaghetti Squash 4 Ways
Say hello to a lighter twist on a classic Italian favorite with this Caprese Spaghetti Squash recipe. Packed with juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and creamy mozzarella, this dish will have you savoring every last bite!
Tasty Team
95% would make again
Inspired by cooknourishbliss.com
Ingredients
for 2 servings
Squash
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Filling
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (200 g), halved
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 8 oz mini mozzarella balls (225 g)
- fresh basil, for garnish
Nutrition Info
- Calories 633
- Fat 45g
- Carbs 30g
- Fiber 43g
- Sugar 13g
- Protein 28g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
- With a sharp knife, slice the squash in half lengthwise (if the squash is too tough, puncture in several places, forming a perforated line around the squash. Microwave for 3–5 minutes to soften, then allow to cool before cutting in half). Scoop out the seeds, then place the squash halves cut-side up on a baking sheet. Drizzle the cut sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, then use a brush to distribute the seasonings evenly.
- Bake the squash for 40-45 minutes, or until a fork can easily pierce the skin.
- Make the filling: Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat, then add the garlic and onion and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the cherry tomatoes, salt, and pepper and simmer until the tomatoes are softened and saucy.
- Remove the squash from the oven and use a fork pull the flesh into stringy "spaghetti." Add the squash to the pan with the tomato mixture and toss well to combine.
- Add the squash and tomato mixture to the hollowed-out spaghetti squash halves. Top with the mini mozzarella balls and basil.
- Bake for 5–10 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
- Garnish with more basil and serve warm directly in the squash halves.
- Enjoy!
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Inspired by cooknourishbliss.com