Discover the Ultimate Pesto Spaghetti Squash Recipe!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded

  • 3tablespoonsbutter, divided

  • 1onion, sliced

  • 1cupkale, stems removed and leaves chopped

  • 4white mushrooms, sliced

  • 1teaspoongarlic salt

  • 1teaspoonItalian seasoning

  • 1teaspoonred pepper flakes

  • 1teaspoonolive oil

  • 2tablespoonsprepared pesto

  • ¼cupgrated Parmesan cheese

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.

  2. Place squash skin-side down on prepared baking sheet. Bake until cooked through, about 1 hour. Remove from oven; cool for 10 minutes. Once squash is cool enough to handle, scrape flesh into string-like strands with a fork. Place in a bowl and set aside.

  3. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until onion begins to turn translucent. Stir in kale and mushrooms; reduce heat to medium low.

  4. Stir in squash, remaining 2 tablespoons butter, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; cook for 2 minutes. Remove from stove and place squash mixture in a large bowl.

  5. Stir olive oil and pesto into the squash mixture. Slowly add grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until evenly mixed.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories161
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
11g
14%
Saturated Fat
5g
26%
Cholesterol
20mg
7%
Sodium
461mg
20%
Total Carbohydrate
14g
5%
Dietary Fiber
1g
5%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
4g
9%
Vitamin C
20mg
22%
Calcium
132mg
10%
Iron
1mg
6%
Potassium
306mg
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.

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