If you’re looking for a healthy meal with lots of flavor, then this is one for you. Imagine sautee onions, mushrooms and spinach tossed with spaghetti squash that is coated with butter then baked until it pulls away from its skin using a fork into spaghetti like strands.
This Spaghetti Squash With Sautéed Onions, Mushrooms & Spinach is a delicious vegetarian dish that makes a great dinner or side dish. It is not only loaded with great flavors but it is a much healthier alternative to traditional pasta. Spaghetti squash is rich in vitamins and mineral and is high in fiber. It is a great dish if you are looking for something lower in calories.
Why You Will Love This Dish
- Easy To Make: This dish has very few ingredients and comes together in less then an hour.
- Vegetarian & Gluten Free: If you are gluten intolerant and cannot eat traditional pasta, this is a great alternative.
- Healthy: This dish is loaded with vegetables.
- Flavor: The caramelized onions add a delicious sweetness while the mushrooms add a hardiness and when combined with the sautéed spinach and butter coated baked spaghetti squash, it makes the perfect dish.
How To Prepare A Spaghetti Squash
Cut Spaghetti Squash in half long ways. Using a spoon, scrape out the seeds.
Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Coat with melted butter, salt, pepper and thyme. Place in a 350º oven and bake until tender.
Remove from the oven and using a fork, pull the flesh away from the skin to form spaghetti strands. Place the spaghetti strands in a large bowl, reserving the skins to use as a vessel.
How To Prepare This Dish
Slice onions and place in a large frying pan. Coat with olive oil and place over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent.
Meanwhile clean mushrooms by removing the stems then wipe them with a dry paper towel to remove any dirt ( never run mushrooms under water, they will absorb the liquid and become spongy when cooked not caramelized. Slice mushrooms and add to the pan.
Sauté onions and mushrooms until caramelized. Add minced garlic, fresh herbs, salt and pepper and sauté until fragrant.
Deglaze the pan with white wine. Continue cooking until wine has been absorbed.
Add the spinach and saute until wilted.
Add the cooked spaghetti squash and Parmesan Cheese and toss to combine.
Fill the reserved spaghetti squash shells with the mixture and server with extra Parmesan Cheese.
Spaghetti Squash With Sautéed Onions, Mushrooms & Spinach
Ingredients:
- 1 Large or 2 small spaghetti squash
- 2 Tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 Sweet onions sliced
- 8 oz. Package of baby belle mushrooms cleaned and sliced
- 1 package baby spinach (5 oz.) rinsed and drained
- 1/4 Cup olive oil
- 1/4 Cup white wine
- 2 Cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary finely chopped
- 1 Teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt & pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350º. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set to the side.
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half, long ways. Using a spoon, scoop out the stringy middle and the seeds and discard. Place the spaghetti squash halves on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the insides with the melted butter then sprinkle with salt, pepper and thyme. Place in the preheated oven and bake until fork tender, about 35 to 45 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly or until easy to handle.
- Meanwhile, add the sliced onions to a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onions until translucent. Add the sliced mushrooms and another drizzle of olive oil, if needed and cook until mushrooms have softened and browned. Add minced garlic. Season with thyme and a pinch of salt and pepper. Continue cooking 2 to 3 more minutes or until fragrant. Deglaze the pan with white wine and continue to cook until absorbed. Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
- Once the squash has cooled slightly, Using a fork, scrape out the flesh forming thin spaghetti strands, reserving the shells. Place the spaghetti strands in the skillet along with the other ingredients and toss to coat.
- Place mixture back into reserved shells, top with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
- Enjoy.
