How to Make Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Asparagus and Goat Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to healthy and flavorful meals, spaghetti squash is a standout ingredient. This versatile winter squash has flesh that, when cooked, separates into strands that resemble spaghetti noodles. With its mild, slightly sweet flavor and low calorie count, spaghetti squash is a popular choice for those looking to lighten up their favorite pasta dishes.

One delicious way to enjoy spaghetti squash is by roasting it and pairing it with fresh, seasonal vegetables and creamy goat che...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (2 1/2 pound) spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
  • cooking spray
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil, or as needed
  • ¼ Spanish onion, diced
  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup vegetable broth
  • 2 ounces goat cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Spray spaghetti squash with cooking spray and season with salt and pepper. Place squash, cut-side down, on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 35 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion in hot oil until just starting to turn translucent, about 5 minutes. Add asparagus to onion and continue to saute until onion is tender, 5 minutes more. Stir garlic into onion mixture; saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove onion mixture to a plate.
  • Return skillet to heat. Scrape spaghetti squash flesh from skin using a fork to create 'noodles'; stir noodles into hot skillet and saute until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Pour vegetable broth into skillet with spaghetti squash; bring broth to a simmer and cook until mostly reduced, about 2 minutes. Stir onion mixture and goat cheese into spaghetti squash until cheese is melted, about 1 minute. Add basil and thyme. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
  • Nutrition

    367 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 22mg
    • Sodium: 364mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 29mg
    • Calcium: 294mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 1168mg