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A healthier way to serve a favorite dip, this Spinach Artichoke Spaghetti Squash Recipe has squash combined with spinach, artichokes, and a creamy cheese sauce.

Spinach Artichoke Spaghetti Squash Recipe


  • Author: Deborah
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stove Top
  • Cuisine: American

Description

A healthier way to serve a favorite dip, this Spinach Artichoke Spaghetti Squash Recipe has squash combined with spinach, artichokes, and a creamy cheese sauce.


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Ingredients

  • 1 spaghetti squash, seeded
  • 3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup light sour cream
  • 3 ounces less fat cream cheese
  • 3/4 cup grated parmesan, divided
  • 3 cups packed baby spinach
  • 1 1/4 cups canned artichoke hearts, chopped
  • salt and pepper
  • 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Place the spaghetti squash in a microwave safe dish, cut side down.  Pour about half an inch of water in the dish, then cover with plastic wrap and microwave until soft, about 10 minutes.  Remove and let cool slightly, then with a fork, scrape up the strings from the squash.
  2. Meanwhile, in a pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.  Add the onion and cook until tender, 5-8 minutes.  Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 60 seconds. Add in the sour cream, cream cheese and half of the parmesan cheese and stir until the cream cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth.  Stir in the spinach and artichoke hearts and cook until the spinach has wilted.  Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour half of the mixture into each spaghetti squash half and gently pull up on the spaghetti squash strings to combine with the sauce as much as possible.  Top with the shredded mozzarella and the remaining parmesan.  Place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. 
  3. Sprinkle with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve hot.

Recipe Notes:

You can also transfer the spaghetti s quash strands to a baking dish before adding the spinach artichoke mixture to make it easier to serve to multiple people.

Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 311
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 757 mg
  • Fat: 19 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 13 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Cholesterol: 40 mg

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