Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Bowl Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Bowl Recipe). I always think of spaghetti squash as a winter dish, but it is great year-round. This microwaveable side dish is a terrific time saver and a fantastic veggie that is just cheesy-good. Great served as a side with lemon grilled chicken or served atop some garlic pasta noodles with a choice glass of wine. Your choices are unlimited, so start creating and bon appetite!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Bowl Recipe

Ingredients

1 (3 pound) spaghetti squash

halved and seeded

2 medium plum tomatoes

finely diced

½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

2 ½ tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®)

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

or to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Pierce squash several times with a fork and place on a microwave-safe plate.

Step 2

Microwave on High for 5 minutes. Turn and continue cooking until soft about 5 minutes more. Let stand for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Cut squash in half lengthwise and remove and discard seeds. Using a fork scrape insides of squash to form strands and place in a large bowl; reserve skins.

Step 4

Add tomatoes mozzarella cheese cilantro and 2 1/2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese to squash; mix to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon mixture into spaghetti squash shells and microwave on HIGH until heated through about 2 minutes .

Step 5

Top with hot sauce and remaining Parmesan cheese.

Nutritional Information

Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Bowl Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 88.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.2g 8%

Carbohydrates: 13.3g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 0.4g 2%

Sugars: 0.9g

Fat: 3g 5%

Saturated Fat: 1.4g 7%

Cholesterol: 7mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 484.9IU 10%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.7mg 21%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Vitamin C: 8mg 13%

Folate: 26.9mcg 7%

Calcium: 129.6mg 13%

Iron: 0.7mg 4%

Magnesium: 26.9mg 10%

Potassium: 273.9mg 8%

Sodium: 171.2mg 7%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 26.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.