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Baked Caprese stuffed squash with mozzarella.
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Caprese Baked Spaghetti Squash

Delicious garlic butter baked spaghetti squash tossed with caprese salad - diced tomatoes, chopped basil, herbs, and mozzarella balls.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: squash
Cuisine: keto
Keyword: keto, low carb, main dish, mozzarella, side dish, squash, vegetarian
Servings: 2 squash boats
Calories: 364kcal
Author: Courtney O'Dell

Ingredients

  • 1 spaghetti squash
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 cup campari tomatoes diced
  • 1 cup small mozzarella balls
  • ¼ cup chopped basil
  • 1 sprig rosemary chopped
  • ¼ cup pine nuts
  • 1-2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoons Italian herbs seasoning divided
  • 1 tablespoon celtic or kosher salt

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Carefully cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and any stringy bits from the center.
  • Place the two halves of the squash, cut-side up, on a baking sheet. Place 1 tablespoon of butter in each half. Season the squash with 1 teaspoon of garlic salt and 1/2 teaspoon of Italian herbs.
  • In a small bowl, add 3 tablespoons olive oil, chopped basil, red pepper flakes, salt, diced tomatoes, chopped rosemary and mix. Let marinate as squash bakes.
  • Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 30-40 minutes or until the squash is tender. The flesh should easily separate into spaghetti-like strands with a fork - simply pull on squash, using fork like a rake, to shred squash into "spaghetti".
  • After the squash has baked and you've pulled "spaghetti" strands, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and add spaghetti squash when shimmery. Toss them in the skillet to coat them with the oil. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until the squash is heated through and has absorbed the flavors.
  • Add caprese salad to baked spaghetti squash and toss. Mix well.
  • Plate the sautéed spaghetti squash. I like to serve spaghetti squash back in the hollowed-out shell for a fun presentation.
  • Your delicious and buttery spaghetti squash is ready to be enjoyed as a flavorful and low-carb side dish or even as a light main course!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 1284mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g