Description
Creamy Tomato Spaghetti Squash is a healthy and delicious dish that combines the flavors of tomato sauce with spaghetti squash for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
- Drizzle olive oil over the cut sides and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place the squash cut side down on a baking sheet and roast for 40 minutes.
- While the squash is roasting, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cherry tomatoes, cooking until tomatoes are soft.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese and basil, stirring until melted.
- Once the squash is done, use a fork to scrape the flesh into strands.
- Combine the spaghetti squash with the creamy tomato sauce and serve.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and cheese with nutritional yeast.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Creamy Tomato Spaghetti Squash, Spaghetti Squash Recipe, Healthy Pasta Alternative