Beth Smith
@beths
Stuffed Spaghetti Squash with Feta and Vegetables
This delicious stuffed spaghetti squash is a healthy and flavorful dish, perfect for a light dinner or a side. The squash is filled with a savory mixture of bell peppers, tomatoes, and feta cheese, making it a delightful vegetarian option.
Details
- Cuisine:mediterranean
- Diet:vegetarian
- Difficulty:easy
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:11
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Recipe Information
- Prep time20 min.
- Cook time40 min.
- Total time60 min.
- Servings2
Ingredients
- 1, halved and seeded
- 2 tablespoons, divided
- 1 clove, diced
- 1 large, chopped
- 2 medium, chopped
- 1 teaspoon
- 3/4 cup, crumbled
- to taste
- to taste
- 3 tablespoons, or to taste
- 3 tablespoons, cut into small cubes, or to taste
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Stuffed Spaghetti Squash with Feta and Vegetables.
Step 1
Begin by preheating your oven to a toasty 400°F (200°C).
Step 2
Take your halved spaghetti squash and brush the insides with a tablespoon of olive oil, then place them cut-side down on a baking sheet.
Step 3
Let the squash bake in the oven for about 25 minutes, or until it yields easily to a fork's gentle poke.
Step 4
While the squash transforms in the oven, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat.
Step 5
Toss in the diced garlic and sauté for about a minute, allowing the aroma to fill your kitchen.
Step 6
Next, add the chopped red bell pepper and stir occasionally, cooking until it softens, which should take around 3 minutes.
Step 7
Stir in the chopped tomatoes and dried basil, then cover the skillet and let it simmer for an additional 10 minutes, stirring now and then until the tomatoes become tender.
Step 8
Once your spaghetti squash is perfectly baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a moment.
Step 9
Use a fork to scrape the flesh into spaghetti-like strands and transfer them to a mixing bowl.
Step 10
Combine the bell pepper mixture with the squash strands, adding crumbled feta or goat cheese, a pinch of salt, and a dash of black pepper.
Step 11
Mix everything together until well blended.
Step 12
Spoon this delightful mixture back into the hollowed squash halves, then sprinkle the tops with dry bread crumbs and dot with small cubes of butter.
Step 13
Return the stuffed squash to the oven for another 15 minutes, or until the filling is bubbling and the bread crumbs have turned a lovely golden brown.
Step 14
Enjoy this comforting dish that brings warmth and flavor to your table!.