Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Casserole
This simple to make Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Casserole is not only flavorsome, but it’s also pretty healthy. Ready in about 1 hour!
This Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Casserole is not only delicious and easy to make, but it’s also a pretty healthy dish as the squash is rich in vitamins, low calories and high in fiber.
Many people find it a little challenging to cook the squash so if you need a little help figuring out how to cut and cook your spaghetti squash, check out my short tutorial on How to Cook Spaghetti Squash.
Ingredient Substitution
You may not have goat cheese on hand or you might not like its flavor so you have a couple of options. You can use the same amount of cream cheese or mascarpone which will retain the creamy texture.
If you have some on hand, you could also use some feta cheese though it will alter the overall flavor slightly.
Recipe Variations
A few variations for this casserole recipe would be to add some sliced mushrooms, red peppers, or even some black olives.
In a pinch, you could also add some cooked ground turkey for some extra protein. Experiment a bit and make it your own!
Gather your Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Casserole recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Spaghetti Squash, Unsalted Butter, Yellow Onion, Garlic Cloves, Plain Greek Yogurt, Goat Cheese, Sea Salt and Ground Black Pepper.
How to Make Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Casserole
- Cook the spaghetti squash using your preferred method. See How to Cook Spaghetti Squash.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Once the spaghetti squash is cooked, melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and saute the chopped onion and garlic until tender and slightly golden, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the cooked onion and garlic to a large mixing bowl. Add the yogurt and 2 oz of the goat cheese and stir till combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- When the spaghetti squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to scrape the noodle strands out into the bowl and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish. Top with the remaining goat cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the top is light golden brown.
Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Casserole
Equipment
- Skillet
- Bowl for Mixing
- Baking Dish
Ingredients
- 1 medium Spaghetti Squash
- 1 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
- ½ Yellow Onion, chopped
- 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- 4 oz Goat Cheese, shredded or crumbled
- 1 Tsp Sea Salt, to taste
- Ground Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti squash using your preferred method. See How to Cook Spaghetti Squash.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Once the spaghetti squash is cooked, melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and saute the chopped onion and garlic until tender and slightly golden, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the cooked onion and garlic to a large mixing bowl. Add the yogurt and 2 oz of the goat cheese and stir till combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- When the spaghetti squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to scrape the noodle strands out into the bowl and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish. Top with the remaining goat cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the top is light golden brown.
Nutrition
Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.
So easy to make and yummy. Great use of spaghetti squash. Will add up my WW points.