Spaghetti Squash Caprese Bake
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Recipe type: Dinner
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Serves: 4 servings
 
Spaghetti Squash combine with fresh ingredients for a tasty dinner or side dish.
Ingredients
  • 1 Large Spaghetti Squash
  • 1½ Cups cherry tomatoes, halved'
  • 3 Cups Spinach
  • 1 Cup Fresh Mozerella, pearls (or slices)
  • ¼ Cup Basil, chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic
  • 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut spaghetti squash into half or into thick slices (about 4). Lightly coat with olive oil (about 1 tablespoon). On a lined baking sheet, bake for 25-30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium/large skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, spinach, and chopped tomatoes. Sautee on medium heat for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  2. When Spaghetti Squash is cooked, remove from oven, let cool for about 5 minutes, then with a fork scrape the sides to remove the meat of the squash. It should be a little tough still, not mushy. Lay spaghetti squash meat on a baking sheet or in a bowl to let cool, about 5 minutes. Using a cheesecloth add half of the spaghetti squash and strain, to remove excess water. Repeat with the second half of the squash.
  3. Add spaghetti squash to baking dish to cover the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle salt, pepper and garlic and stir lightly. Next layer the tomato and spinach to the top. Lastly, add mozzarella. Return to oven for 10 minutes or until cheese melts. Remove from oven and top with basil.
Recipe by The Energetic Foodie at https://energeticfoodie.com/spaghetti-squash-caprese-bake/