Thanks for joining me and Sarah for Meatless Monday today! It’s been so cold here lately that I have been craving warm comfort food. During the blizzard a few weeks ago I threw together a delicious Spaghetti Squash Bake that did the trick. It’s very easy to make and eat for a few days.
Cooking Tips
The most time consuming part of this meal preparation is cooking the spaghetti squash. I prefer to speed up the cooking time by making it in the microwave. It’s very easy to do! Simply slice the spaghetti squash lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Place face down in a glass casserole dish and add about an inch of water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 10-15 min depending on size of the squash. When the “spaghetti” can easily come out with a fork it’s done. Scoop it out and place into a colander to drain excess water for 10 minutes.
I’ve also included some veggie crumbles to bump up the protein in this dinner. I used the Morningstar brand but any “sausage like” veggie crumbles will work. The small amount of ricotta cheese I’ve used really provides a big bang for the buck adding a creamy, hearty texture that you will love. Hope you enjoy!
Spaghetti Squash Bake
Spaghetti Squash Bake
Ingredients
- 1 large spaghetti squash-seeded and cooked
- 1 1/2-2 C of your favorite marinara sauce
- 1 C veggie crumbles
- 1/4 C skim ricotta cheese
- 1 C mozzarella cheese
- salt, pepper, oregano, basil and red pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti squash and drain for 10 min
- Preheat oven to 375
- Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray
- In a large mixing bowl combine squash, sauce, ricootta, 1/2 of cheese, veggie crumbles and spices
- Add to casserole dish
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until bubbly and browned on top
- Enjoy!
This was just what I was looking for! A warm, hearty, healthy vegetarian meal that is sure to please. Enjoy!
What comfort foods are you craving this winter?
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Love spaghetti squash and its supposed to snow here in NJ later today so this will be perfect for dinner!!
We woke up to it so it’s on the way to you! This is an easy throw together meal hope you enjoy
I had spaghetti squash for dinner last night! Such a fun food to prepare and eat! I usually prepare it like pasta but I’d love to try making a ‘bake’ out of it.
It’s a nice change to make this way and seems more hearty hope you enjoy!
Love me some spaghetti squash! Looks delish!
Thanks so much! Hope you have a great week
Oh yum! That cheese is making me drool. Haha!
Oh good that was the idea 🙂
I simply adore spaghetti squash. I wish I could have it right now! (stupid liquid diet)
Ooh sorry! Save it for later 🙂
I’ve always wanted to try baking spaghetti squash. Sadly they don’t have them here in China (at least that I know of), but this looks amazing! Thanks for hosting:)
Oh really?! They are yummy cooked this way makes it feel a little more hearty
Thanks for the tip on how to prepare spaghetti squash! I love making spaghetti bakes but never thought to use spaghetti squash, so I’ll definitely make this!
OH you will love it then! Hope you enjoy 🙂
This looks like my kind of weekday dinner! Yummy! I’ve been playing around with spaghetti squash lately too– it’s such a cool vegetable!
It is very versatile isn’t it?!
Happy Meatless Monday, Deborah, and Hooray for Spaghetti Squash Bake! Always a great comfort food! Stay Warm! Have a great week!
Thanks I love spaghetti squash too! Trying to stay warm we are having another snow storm today.
That sounds perfect for a cold winter day. I love spaghetti squash. Looking forward to making this and also to linking up with you again soon!
Great we would love that! Have a wonderful day
I love spaghetti squash and this looks so good! It is cold here and I really need some good comfort food, but healthy because my family has wanted pizza and nachos all weekend.
Happy Meatless Monday!
Well that sounds good too right about now with another snow storm today
Mmmmm….. that look so good! I love spaghetti squash!
Thanks! I love it too
Yum! This looks like a healthier, but just as delicious version of my favorite baked spaghetti!
Thanks hope you enjoy!
Great minds think alike! I’m making something similar this week :).
Yes they do! More to love 🙂
This looks like a hearty & tasty dish. I like that you used minimal ingredients for this recipe. Happy Meatless Monday, Deborah!
Thanks I do try to keep it simple so it’s easy for everyone to make. Have a great day
Ok, that looks pretty darn amazing! Can you just send some to me?! 🙂 I bet my husband would eat that.
I wish I could!
This looks great and relatively easy too! I almost always microwave my squash.
Yes very easy to make!
This looks great!
My sister is coming over tonight and we are cooking dinner together, I’ll have to see if she wants to give this a try.
Well thanks hope you two have a fun night
Oh. my. goodness…. this looks INCREDIBLE!!! Pinning it now so I can try it soon. If you need an extra guest for dinner next time you’re cooking, I’ll make the trip! Ha!
Now that would be fun! Drop by anytime
I’m with you – on cold, snowy days I turn to warm, comforting meals to help warm myself up. Spaghetti is one of those perfect go-to meals when you’re looking for something warm and comforting.
Yes it sure is stay warm today
i haven’t done one of these in way too long. I think it’s finally going to cool down here toward the end of the week and I’ll be craving warm food again for sure!
Ah it’s been freezing here for weeks #jealous
I love spaghetti squash its my favorite. I need to try this recipe.
Sounds delicious! I sometimes have a problem with spaghetti squash being to watery but I’ve never used that step of draining it in a colanders. That was probably my problem with it.
It really does help to drain it for a few minutes. It has a lot of water and steaming it creates more. Hope that works for you
Looks yummy! I love simple comfort food meals. We eat a lot of soups in the winter because I need warm, easy foods.
Me too and this is fairly easy!
I want to come to your house for dinner!! Your last spaghetti squash recipe was so good! This looks lovely. I need to start eating real food. Have been living on girl scout cookies and coffee…maybe that’s why I feel like crud.
Well that might explain it! You are welcome to dinner anytime you are in town
This sounds so tasty. I am not creative with squash. I usually just cut it in half and put sauce and cheese on in. Will have to put some effort into it next time and try this.
This is really easy and I think you will like it!
You just made me hungry. And I just finished dinner!
lol that’s the idea 🙂
That looks like a winner! Now, I need to get some spaghetti squash 🙂
Thanks I’ve been really into it this winter
I love spaghetti squash. This looks so good!!!
Thanks so much me too!
this looks absolutely delish!!! I’ve made spaghetti squash, but never actually eaten it as “spaghetti” (with sauce LOL). I usually just mix some butter and Parmesan cheese….but your recipe looks better 😉
You must run out today and get some and eat it like spaghetti- life changer!!
I love spaghetti squash! I also pre-cook mine in the microwave too! It saves so much time. I will have to try the casserole, it looks delicious!!
Thanks I hope you enjoy it this way!
Oh YUM!! This looks so, so good!! Perfect February comfort food!!
I haven’t had spaghetti squash in a while – would love to try this 🙂
OH it’s so good prepared this way hope you enjoy!
Spaghetti Squash is one of my faaaavorite foods, but to be honest, I never thought of actually *doing* anything with it other than scraping it out of its shell and eating it! What a great recipe, thanks for sharing!
It’s a life changer! Hope you enjoy 🙂
This looks amazing, I love spaghetti squash and this reminds me of a dish I used to get at a restaurant back in NY.
Thanks hope you give it a try and it lives up to your memories
I should really try cooking the squash in the microwave!! Should’ve known that I could do that…that’s how I start baked potatoes 🙂
It is really a lot easier and quicker
Never tried cooking the spaghetti squash in the microwave. Thanks for the tip. And BTW I am still eating the salsa, bean & sweet potato quiche I made last week. Took out a slice from the freezer and had for lunch. So yummy !
Oh yeah glad to hear that you liked it so much! It is one of my favorites too
I have a spaghetti squash hanging out on my counter – this sounds like an awesome comfort food dish!
Oh good perfect timing!
I love the idea to add veggie crumbles! Spaghetti squash is one of my favorite bases to cook with and I love figuring out new ways to cook with it!
Well thanks! I love it too and wanted to up the protein a bit. Let me know if you try it out
GREAT minds think alike!!
Always!
Oh yum!! Another great recipe!!
thanks hope you try it out!
I make a similar one but use cream cheese instead of ricotta! Yum to both!
absolutely!
I most definitely need to try making this!! I haven’t made anything with spaghetti squash in forever!
Thanks it’s easy and so good hope you enjoy
My hubby loves spaghetti squash but wants to make it the same old way everytime- This looks like the recipe to break his mold!!!!
lol hope it does!
This looks great and we are hoping to add in more meatless recipes to our eating. I have always wondered about a great use for spaghetti squash!
Thanks and wonder no more! Hope you enjoy
This looks so yummy! Sauce and cheese make anything taste that much better.
I totally agree! thanks 🙂