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Baked Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes and Garlic

Baked spaghetti squash recipe with tomatoes and garlic in a creamy white sauce.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pasta
Servings: 8
Calories: 316kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 spaghetti squash
  • 2 TBS olive oil
  • salt and pepper

Beef, Tomato, and Garlic Topping

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 pint cheery tomatoes
  • 1 small onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste

Creamy White Sauce

  • 2 TBS butter
  • 2 TBS all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400° F. Slice the spaghetti squash lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Place in large baking dish and drizzle the cut sides with olive oil.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Roast for 35-45 minutes, cut side up, until insides are tender and easily shredded with a fork.
  • Heat large pan on medium heat. Add olive oil and diced onions. Cook until soft. Add 3 cloves minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  • Add ground beef, breaking up and stirring occasionally. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Once ground beef is almost done, add cherry tomatoes and cook fully. Set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
  • Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Cook until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and combine beef and sauce mixture.
  • Use a fork to fully shred the baked spaghetti squash strands. Add the beef and tomato white sauce to the cut spaghetti squash and toss gently to combine.
  • Sprinkle with extra Parmesan cheese and broil for 2-3 minutes until melted. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutritional information provided is an estimate and will very based off of brands of ingredients used and cooking methods. 

Nutrition

Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 522mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 655IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 2mg