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Italian Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Foodie Loves Fitness
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
Servings 2
Calories 430 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium spaghetti squash
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup Italian style bread crumbs
  • 1 cup canned garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 TBSP chopped basil
  • 2 TBSP grated parmesan cheese
  • 1-14 oz can of diced tomatoes with basil and oregano
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 TSP salt

Instructions
 

  • First prepare the spaghetti squash (This can be done ahead of time.). There are a variety of methods, but this is how I cook it: Microwave the squash for a few minutes in order to make it easier to cut into. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cut the squash lengthwise in half and place on a baking sheet. Cook for 30 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
  • Remove and discard of the squash seeds, then use a fork to remove strands of spaghetti squash until just about 1/2 inch of squash is left on skins. Place squash into a medium sized bowl.
  • Add in the remaining ingredients - pine nuts, bread crumbs, garbanzo beans, basil, parmesan, garlic, diced tomatoes and salt. Mix together well.
  • Spoon the mixture back into the squash skins, using a slotted spoon to remove any excess liquid from diced tomatoes.
  • Bake the stuffed squash for 30 minutes at 350 degrees, or until the stuffing is hot and lightly browned. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 17gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 8mgFiber: 15gSugar: 15g
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