Spinach Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Keto Spinach Stuffed Spaghetti Squash is a delicious and filling low-carb dish. This dish is ideal for the gluten-free or keto diet. This dish is made with the combination of garlic spinach, Parmesan cream sauce, and spaghetti squash to create a delightful & creamy meal. We use squash as a low-carb pasta substitute, which resembles pasta because it is healthy and keto. This stuffed squash is a delightful dinner for chilly days without compromising flavor, and this dish is also vegetarian-friendly. It is very simple to prepare this dish, and we can easily customize this dish by adding bacon or grilled chicken to make this dish protein-rich. This Keto Spinach Stuffed Spaghetti Squash is loaded with fiber, vitamins, and good fats, and this dish keeps us full and invigorated.

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STATS:

Calories: 330 calories
Cook time: 40 mins
Total time: Fifty-five mins
Cuisine: American
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Diet: Keto, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Serving size: ½ stuffed squash
Servings: 2 to 4

EQUIPMENT:

Knife
Brush
Cutting board
Sauce pan
Baking sheet
Spatula
Parchment paper
Fork
Skillet

INGREDIENTS:

One medium spaghetti squash
Salt and pepper
2 tbsp. butter
3 pieces of garlic
4 cups fresh spinach
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup Parmesan cheese(grate fresh)
One tbsp. olive oil
¼ tsp. nutmeg
¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
Parmesan or mozzarella(freshly grated)

INGREDIENT NOTES:

SQUASH:

We have to select a medium-sized squash and it should be firm and flawless. It produces pasta-like threads that are perfect for soaking up sauce.

SPINACH:

We use the fresh spinach because it makes the dish more flavorful and it gives the best texture. We have to make sure the spinach is completely thawed and pressed dry before using frozen spinach to avoid too much moisture.

GARLIC:

The use of fresh garlic adds the savory richness and depth. You can modify the quantity of garlic as you like.

HEAVY CREAM:

Heavy Cream is used for a creamy, keto-friendly base of the Parmesan sauce; we have to use full-fat heavy cream. We don’t have to use the low-fat alternatives as they may separate or curdle.

PARMESAN CHEESE:

We can grate the fresh parmesan to use in this dish because this has more taste and it is more keto-friendly in comparison with the pre-shredded cheese because pre-shredded cheese contains the anti-caking agents which is not good for keto. We can also add the aged Parmesan to give the nuttier taste.

BUTTER

Butter provides richness and creaminess. You can use ghee for a paleo alternative.

OPTIONAL:

We can add the red pepper flakes to make this spicier, or we can also use the nutmeg because it softens the cream sauce.

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INSTRUCTION:

Turn the oven on to 400°F.
We can halve the squash with a knife and scoop out the seeds.
Then we can massage the squash with the oil and sprinkle the black pepper & salt to season the squash.
We can transfer the squash on the sheet from the cut side and bake the squash for 30-40 minutes or till the squash gets soft.
Meanwhile, we can take a pan and warm up the butter on a moderate flame.
We can cook the garlic until it becomes aromatic.
Then we can add the spinach and sauté the spinach until it wilts & put the spinach aside.
We can heat heavy cream in a pot till it simmers.
Then we can add Parmesan and stir till it gets smooth and melted.
We can also add red pepper flakes and nutmeg.
Then, by using a fork, we can delicately scrape spaghetti squash strands while preserving the shell.
We can mix the cream sauce, spinach, and squash.
Then we can add the mixture in the squash.
We can sprinkle cheese on top and broil for two to three minutes, or till it gets bubbling & brown.