Pesto Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
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Spaghetti squash is perfect for this recipe. When cooked, the flesh comes away in long spaghetti-like strands that are great for mixing with pesto and cheese. It’s finished with breadcrumbs for a satisfying crunch, and to create an almost mac-n-cheese style dish.
Ingredients
45 minutes · Serves 2
- 1 medium Spaghetti squash
- 2 tbsp Basil pesto
- 125g Mozzarella, torn or chopped into chunks
- 30g Parmesan (or vegetarian hard cheese), grated
- 2 tbsp Breadcrumbs
Method
- Preheat your oven to 180°C/Gas 6. Cut the squash in half lengthways, then remove the seeds with a spoon. Rub the cut side with olive oil, salt and pepper, then place cut-side down in a roasting tray. Splash a little bit of water underneath the squash – this helps it retain its moisture. Bake for 25/30 minutes until it’s soft to the touch – don’t over-bake, because the texture of the strands will disintegrate.
- Once baked, carefully pull apart the flesh with a fork into spaghetti-like strands (they form widthways across the squash). Transfer to a bowl, and carefully mix the pesto with the squash strands, then mix in chunks of mozzarella and a pinch of seasoning. Spoon the mix back into the squash skins, then sprinkle the breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan on top. Bake in the oven for a further 8-10 minutes, until the breadcrumbs have turned golden.
Serving Instructions
Serve in their skins with a green salad.
Spaghetti squash can be cooked in a variety of ways, including baking, boiling, steaming, air frying, or microwaving. Spaghetti squash contains many nutrients, including folic acid, potassium, and beta-carotene.
