Description
A light and flavorful Tomato Basil Spaghetti Squash recipe featuring roasted cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and crumbled feta cheese. This healthy dish uses spaghetti squash as a low-carb alternative to pasta and is baked to bring out delightful flavors, perfect for a wholesome vegetarian meal.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 8 inches long)
- 1 pint grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Other Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt & pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly brush a large baking dish with a little vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Spaghetti Squash: Slice the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. For extra flavor, save and roast the seeds separately. Place the squash halves cut side down onto the prepared baking dish alongside the grape tomatoes.
- Roast Tomatoes and Squash: Bake in the oven for 20-22 minutes until the grape tomatoes begin to wrinkle and burst. Carefully remove the tomatoes from the dish, then return the spaghetti squash halves back to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the flesh is tender and easily pierced with a fork. Remove from oven and let cool until it’s safe to handle.
- Extract Spaghetti Squash Strands: Use a fork to scrape the strands of spaghetti squash into a large mixing bowl, creating noodle-like strands.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the roasted tomatoes, chopped fresh basil, crumbled feta cheese, and salt & pepper to taste into the bowl with the spaghetti squash strands. Gently toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve: Serve immediately for a warm, fresh, and flavorful meal that’s perfect as a light main dish or a side.
Notes
- You can roast the spaghetti squash seeds separately for a crunchy snack.
- For extra flavor, drizzle additional olive oil before serving if desired.
- This dish is great warm or at room temperature.
- Fresh basil is preferred, but dried basil can be used in a pinch.
- Adjust salt and pepper based on your taste preferences.
