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Creamy Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Recipe with Tomatoes, Basil, and Balsamic Glaze

A deliciously creamy dish that can be a main course or a delicious side dish.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 555kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Baking sheet

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. spaghetti squash (Mine was 1.15 lb. to be exact. Just pick a smaller squash)
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 8 oz. cream cheese (softened)
  • 2 tsp. minced garlic (or pressed)
  • ½ tsp. red pepper flakes (optional)
  • ½ tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • ¼ cup fresh, chopped basil
  • 2 tbsp. balsamic glaze

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F.
    An oven temperature display panel set to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
    Two spaghetti squash halves with one scraped clean of seeds.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes, or until the squash is tender and easy to scrape. Make sure to scrape sideways and let the squash cool.
    Two baked spaghetti squash halves on a baking sheet.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, minced garlic, red pepper flakes (if using), dried oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
    Creamy filling mixed together in a mixing bowl.
  • Add the scraped squash to the bowl with the cream cheese mixture. Mix well to ensure the squash is evenly coated with the creamy mixture.
    Filling mixed together in a mixing bowl.
  • Gently fold in the tomatoes.
    Tomato halves added to the squash filling.
  • Transfer the mixture back into the squash shells on the baking dish, and return it back to the oven. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned and creamy. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
    Filling returned to two spaghetti squash halves on a baking sheet.
  • Garnish with fresh basil leaves and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
    Baked spaghetti squash halves on a baking sheet garnished with fresh basil and balsmaic glaze.
  • Serve and enjoy.
    A fork lifts a forkful of creamy stuffed spaghetti squash from a squash half.

Notes

Please note that the nutrition data given here is a ballpark figure. Exact data is not possible.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5the recipe | Calories: 555kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 401mg | Potassium: 523mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 2.396IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 176mg | Iron: 2mg