Spinach-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Garlic and Cheese
Spinach-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Garlic and Cheese blends tender, roasted squash strands with mellow, sweet garlic and a creamy mix of mozzarella and Parmesan. Herbs infuse each bite with cozy, Italian-style flavor, while a quick melt delivers a lightly golden, cheesy finish. Serve it as a comforting vegetarian main or a hearty side for weeknight dinners or relaxed gatherings.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spinach-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Garlic and Cheese, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 41
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Drizzle about 1 tablespoon olive oil over the cut sides of the spaghetti squash; season with salt and black pepper. Set the squash cut-sides down on a baking sheet. Place the unpeeled garlic on a piece of aluminum foil; drizzle with about 1 tablespoon olive oil. Wrap the foil around the garlic and set it on the baking sheet next to the squash.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until the squash is tender and easily pierced with a fork, 40 to 45 minutes. Let the squash and garlic cool until they are cool enough to handle. Leave the oven on.
- 4
Peel the garlic and squeeze the cloves into a large bowl; mash with a fork until smooth. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, onion powder, basil, oregano, and parsley; stir into a paste.
- 5
Using a fork, scrape the squash strands into the same bowl; reserve the shells. Toss the squash strands with the garlic paste until fully coated. Stir in the spinach, 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; toss to combine. Season with salt and black pepper.
- 6
Fill the squash shells evenly with the spinach filling; sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons each of mozzarella and Parmesan over the top. Place the filled shells on the baking sheet.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheeses melt, 7 to 10 minutes. Turn on the broiler and broil until the cheeses begin to brown and bubble, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Calories 538.12 kcal High 27%
- Protein 10.01 g Good Source 20%
- Carbohydrate 62.73 g 23%
- Total Fat 25.33 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 6.29 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 16.39 mg Moderate 5%
- Sodium 340.61 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 5.77 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 6.38 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 568.57 mg Good Source 44%
- Iron 3.35 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 675.08 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 18.63 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 45.41 mg Good Source 50%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Spinach Stuffed Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Garlic and Cheese is made with 10 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chopped Spinach, Dried Basil, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 538.12 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spinach-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Garlic and Cheese made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chopped Spinach, Dried Basil, Dried Oregano, Dried Parsley. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spinach-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Garlic and Cheese?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 538.12 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spinach-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Garlic and Cheese easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Spinach-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Garlic and Cheese healthy?
- Spinach-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Garlic and Cheese has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 538.12 calories and 10.01 g of protein, or 20% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 340.61 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.29 g (31% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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