Creamy Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash
This Creamy Spaghetti Squash is the perfect balance of comfort food and wholesome goodness. Roasted squash strands are tossed with a rich garlic parmesan cream sauce, wilted spinach, and a touch of cream cheese for velvety texture.
Ingredients
For the squash:
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 4 cups chopped baby spinach
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese plus ½ cup more for topping
- ¼ cup cream cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds.
- Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
- Place cut-side down and roast for 40 minutes.
- While roasting, heat olive oil in a pan and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
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Notes
• Roasting cut-side down gives the squash a perfect tender texture.
• Cream cheese adds extra richness—skip or reduce for a lighter version.
• Want protein? Add cooked chicken, bacon, or sautéed mushrooms.