Side dishe for 4

Cheesy Baked Spaghetti Squash

Name: Cheesy Baked Spaghetti Squash
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 spaghetti squash; 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; salt; freshly ground black pepper; 1 3/4 cups jarred marinara sauce; 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme (optional); 1 1/2 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese; 3 tbsp finely grated parmigiano-reggiano; 1 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter; 3/4 cup panko

Roasted spaghetti squash is mixed with marinara and cheese, then baked with a buttery panko topping.

$2.71per serving $$

80 minstart to table

4servings

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Ingredients

2 spaghetti squash
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 3/4 cups jarred marinara sauce
2 tsp chopped fresh thyme (optional)
1 1/2 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
3 tbsp finely grated parmigiano-reggiano
1 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
3/4 cup panko

Steps

Heat the oven to 400 F and line a large baking sheet.
Halve the squash lengthwise, remove the seeds, brush the cut sides with oil, and season with salt and pepper.
Place the squash cut-side down and roast for 45 minutes, until tender.
Cool for 10 minutes, scrape the strands into a bowl, and mix with marinara, mozzarella, and thyme.
Fill the squash shells, then top with parmesan and panko mixed with melted butter.
Bake in a 9-by-13-inch pan for 20 minutes, until hot and lightly browned.