Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

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This stuffed spaghetti squash dish with tomatoes, bell peppers, and feta cheese is perfect for a light and tasty vegetarian dinner. The crispy bread crumbs on top are delicious and add some crunch.

Submitted by nch
Updated on August 12, 2024
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

  • 1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or more as needed

  • 1 clove garlic, diced, or more to taste

  • 1 large red bell pepper, chopped

  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

  • ¾ cup feta or soft goat cheese, crumbled

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs, or to taste

  • 3 tablespoons butter, or to taste, cut into small cubes

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Brush the inside of the spaghetti squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil and place cut-side down on a baking sheet.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven on the middle rack until squash is easily pierced with a fork, about 25 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat and cook garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add bell pepper. Cook and stir until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and basil, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes.

  5. Remove spaghetti squash from oven, cool slightly, and shred the cooked squash into spaghetti-like strands. Place strands in a bowl. Add bell pepper mixture, crumbled cheese, salt, and black pepper and mix until well combined. Spoon mixture back into the squash halves. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and butter cubes.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven until filling is bubbly and bread crumbs are browned, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

662 Calories
50g Fat
43g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 662
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 50g 63%
Saturated Fat 24g 121%
Cholesterol 87mg 29%
Sodium 613mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 17g 34%
Vitamin C 128mg 142%
Calcium 292mg 22%
Iron 3mg 19%
Potassium 973mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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