Side dishe for 4
Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash
Roasted spaghetti squash strands mix with garlicky cream sauce, spinach, and Parmesan for a warm vegetable side dish.
Typical price
$6.06for 4 servings
$1.51 per serving$6.06 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

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- 70 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianLow-carbKid-friendlyBudgetSide dishesFall
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Winter squash (butternut, spaghetti)$1.29/lb typical | 2 lb | $2.58Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.20Typical price |
| Spinach$0.35/oz typical | 5 oz | $1.75Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.91Typical price |
| Cream cheese$0.30/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.07Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.48Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.06 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 2 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp avocado oil
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp cream cheese (optional)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)
- salt and pepper (optional)
- grated or sliced mozzarella for topping (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F, halve the squash, remove the seeds, and brush the cut sides with oil.
- Place the squash cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for 40 to 45 minutes, until tender.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add the garlic, and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the spinach and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until wilted.
- Stir in the cream, cream cheese, Parmesan, salt, and pepper, then simmer for 3 minutes.
- Scrape the squash into strands, toss them with the sauce, and top with mozzarella if using.
Swaps
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
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