Pesto Tofu Spaghetti Squash Bake

Name: Pesto Tofu Spaghetti Squash Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian, American
Ingredients: 8 whole Artichoke Hearts; 0.5 dash Cooking Spray; 12.3 oz Firm Tofu; 1 whole Garlic; 2 tbsp Heavy Cream; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 0.25 cup Pesto; 0.5 tsp Salt & Pepper; 1 cup Shredded Vegan Mozzarella Cheese; 8 oz Sliced Mushrooms; 1 whole Spaghetti Squash

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Italian 🇮🇹American Low-Sodium Heart-Healthy ❤️Gluten-Free Vegetarian 🥦Plant-Based 🌻Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️Comfort-Food Pescatarian 🐟

Pesto Tofu Spaghetti Squash Bake combines tender strands of roasted squash with crispy tofu, marinated artichokes, and mushrooms, all coated in a creamy pesto sauce. Mozzarella melts over the top for a rich, herb-forward finish with satisfying textures. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a vegetarian main at casual gatherings.

Prep15 mins
Cook1 hr 10 mins
Serves6
DifficultyMedium

1

Drain the tofu by laying slices between paper towels on a dinner plate. Cover with a second dinner plate and chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours to overnight, replacing the paper towels as they become soaked.
2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Pierce the squash flesh with a fork. Put olive oil, garlic, salt, and black pepper into the cavity; set on a baking sheet.
3

Bake the squash in the preheated oven until it is easily pierced with a knife, about 40 minutes. Let cool until easy to handle, about 20 minutes. Use a fork to scrape the inside of the squash into spaghetti-like strands.
4

Coat a large skillet with cooking spray. Cut the tofu slices into cubes and cook over medium heat until the outside is crisp and the cubes are firm to the touch, about 20 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms and artichokes; cook and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes. Add the squash strands to the skillet and cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
5

Stir together the pesto and cream in a small bowl. Pour over the tofu and squash mixture in the skillet; mix well. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and serve.