Italian Herbs and Cheese Spaghetti Squash
This Italian Herbs and Cheese Spaghetti Squash is an easy and delicious way to make baked spaghetti squash! Tender strands of spaghetti squash are tossed with Italian herbs, garlic, butter, and cheese for a flavorful side dish. This easy baked spaghetti squash recipe pairs well with chicken, beef, or your favorite Italian dinner and is a tasty way to add more vegetables to your meal.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil + additional to brush on the squash before you roast it
- ½ cup grated mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Place squash in microwave for 60 seconds.
- Chop top off, stand on end and cut in half.
- Remove seeds and pulp with a spoon.
- Brush with olive oil, place face down on baking sheet and roast for 1 hour or until tender.
- Let cool until able to handle.
- Scrape insides out and put into a large bowl. Mix in olive oil, ¼ cup mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Fill each shell with half of mixture. Top with remaining ¼ cup mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Bake for 10 minutes, then broil for 3-5 minutes or until lightly browned.
Notes
This particular spaghetti squash was 3 ½ pounds.