Stuffed Creamy Spinach Spaghetti Squash

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Stuffed creamy spinach spaghetti squash is going to be your new favorite meatless meal with a savory flavor that will remind you of alfredo, but more nutritious than pasta with fewer calories.

Stuffed spaghetti squash vegetarian

Finding vegetarian meals that aren’t pasta can sometimes be tricky. But this stuffed spaghetti squash is going to make you fall even more in love with vegetables. Spaghetti squash is full of fiber, antioxidants, and other nutrients. It’s also very delicious.

You can add meat to this recipe, but you don’t have to. You will still have a super satisfying meal. I love spaghetti squash a ton of different ways and I know I’m giving my body something super healthy. It takes on flavors so well.

Stuffed creamy spinach spaghetti squash is one of the most flavorful recipes for spaghetti squash I have developed. I love it stuffed with lasagna too, and the broccoli one in this meatless meal post is one of my favorites as well. Our very favorite is Crack chicken spaghetti squash. Another great way to use it is to scrape it out of the shell and top it with a gorgeous spaghetti sauce. You might never want pasta again.

Spaghetti squash is a yellow, very firm winter squash that when cooked, is stringy like strands of angel hair pasta. It has a firm texture when you chew it, but tastes kind of starchy like pasta. I love it far better than pasta.

It is very hard to cut, so before you try, cut the stem end off. It’s very difficult to cut through the stem. Get a large and very sharp knife. And you’ll have to use a lot of muscle.

Spaghetti squash will store on your counter for months, so it makes a great squash to keep on hand. It’s always ready when you want to make the recipe.

Calories in spaghetti squash

Spaghetti squash is low in carbs and high in fiber and vitamins and minerals. A cup of spaghetti squash has just 31 calories. There aren’t many foods you can eat that are just 31 calories a cup! And there are less than 8 carbs and more fiber in that same little cup than in a cup of pasta, even whole grain. It’s a winner for sure.

It’s another great way to cut the carbs in your diet and a great replacement for the texture and enjoyment of pasta without grains at all. I love finding gluten-free options for dinner because I know there is far too much gluten in our diets.

Air fryer spaghetti squash

Cooking spaghetti squash in the air fryer couldn’t be simpler. You just cut it in half, brush it with oil and sprinkle it with seasonings. Cook it for 20 -25 minutes and you have perfectly cooked spaghetti squash.

The air fryer is such a great tool for easier cooking. It cooks everything faster for sure, but I have noticed a better texture on everything I make in my air fryer oven. I have the Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Oven and it will bake as well as air fry. My cookies and everything else turn out better in it than in my regular oven. I can’t say enough about the air fryer as a kitchen tool.

Check out all these great recipes for vegetables in the air fryer too.

Spinach spaghetti squash

This stuffed creamy spinach spaghetti squash is similar in flavors to alfredo. It has cream and parmesan cheese for that rich mouthfeel. You are going to love this flavor profile. The garlic and onion make it so good.

You can make it with any greens. If you don’t like spinach or have any, you can substitute it with swiss chard or kale. You can even use other greens if you cook them down first.