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Spaghetti Squash with Garlic and Herbs

By
Stacy Spensley (CC-BY)
  • 1 medium spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
  • Olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
  • 5 oz freshly chopped spinach
  • 3/4 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • Black pepper

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Rub squash with a little bit of olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place the cut side down on a rimmed baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes, until fork tender.

2. Let cool about 10 minutes, then scrape the insides with a fork to pull the strands away from the skin.

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3. In a large skillet, heat 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 1/2 minutes, until fragrant.

4. Stir in spaghetti squash, vinegar, herbs, spinach, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook for about 2 minutes to heat through.

5. Remove from heat and stir in Gruyère cheese, then top with pine nuts. Taste and add salt or pepper if desired.

Servings: 4

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