Creamy Spaghetti Squash with Ricotta and Spinach Recipe

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 pound(s) uncooked spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
  • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small uncooked onion(s), finely chopped
  • 2 cup(s) grape tomatoes, halved
  • 2 clove(s), large garlic clove(s), chopped
  • 6 oz fresh baby spinach, (about 6 cups)
  • 15 oz part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup(s), shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 3 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1/4 cup(s) basil, fresh, chopped
  • 1 tsp table salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground (or to taste)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Put squash halves on microwave safe plate, cut- side down; microwave on HIGH until tender and squash can easily be scooped out with a fork, 10-12 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; cook onion, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender, 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until tomatoes start to soften, 3 minutes.
  4. Add spinach; cook, stirring, just until wilted, 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  5. Scoop “spaghetti” strands into skillet; toss to coat. Stir in ricotta, 1/4 c mozzarella, 2 Tbsp Parmesan, basil, salt and pepper. Transfer to a 2- to 3-qt baking dish; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
  6. Bake until bubbly around the edges and the top is lightly golden 15-20 minutes.