Ricotta and Spinach Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
When you want something cozy and a little bit magical—without feeling heavy—this is the dinner to reach for. Spaghetti squash turns tender and twirlable in the oven, then gets tucked with a creamy, herby ricotta-and-spinach filling that feels like the best parts of baked pasta, minus the fuss. The whole thing finishes with a bubbly, golden cheese cap and a shower of parsley and Parmesan, landing right in that sweet spot between weeknight comfort and “I made something special.”
Ricotta-and-Spinach Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Servings: 2
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 56 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 medium spaghetti squash, about 2-3 pounds
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1⁄2 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chopped spinach (fresh or frozen and thawed)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup nonfat milk ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded non-fat mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)
Instructions:
- Roast the Squash: Preheat oven to 400°F. Carefully cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Place squash halves, cut-side-down, on a rimmed baking sheet, and roast until tender and strands easily pull apart with a fork, about 35 to 40 minutes.
- Cook the Vegetables: Meanwhile, heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add spinach, oregano, salt and pepper and cook until spinach is wilted and most liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Make the Filling: In a large bowl, combine ricotta, 1⁄2 cup of mozzarella, Parmesan, and spinach mixture.
- Stuff and Bake: Remove squash from the oven and use a fork to gently fluff squash strands. Spoon ricotta-spinach mixture evenly into each squash half. Top with remaining mozzarella. Return to oven and bake until heated through and cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, garnish with extra Parmesan and parsley, and serve warm.
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