Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Spaghetti Squash is a healthy and flavorful dish that brings together the rich tastes of sautéed spinach and mushrooms in a creamy filling, all served in a tender, roasted spaghetti squash.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Halve the spaghetti squash lengthwise, scoop out seeds, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Place cut side down on a baking sheet and roast for 30-35 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onion in olive oil until translucent. Add garlic and mushrooms; cook until browned. Stir in spinach until wilted.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, and the cooked vegetable mixture; season to taste.
- Scrape out squash strands with a fork and mix with the filling until well combined.
- Spoon back into squash halves, top with mozzarella, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed half of spaghetti squash (about 300g)
- Calories: 292
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 511mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 44mg