Spaghetti Squash with Tomato, Spinach & Goat Cheese
This Spaghetti Squash with Tomato, Spinach, and Goat Cheese is a light, flavorful, and healthy dinner. Green Giant® Veggie Spirals® are a great pasta alternative! They cook quickly, then tossed with sautéed tomatoes, spinach, and goat cheese for a creamy and delicious dish. Dash™ Garlic & Herb Seasoning adds a touch of inviting flavor – without any of the salt!
What is Spaghetti Squash?
Spaghetti squash is a type of winter squash known for its unique flesh — when cooked, it naturally separates into long, thin strands that look a lot like spaghetti noodles.
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Appearance: It’s oval-shaped with a hard rind that’s usually pale yellow when ripe.
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Flavor: Mild and slightly sweet, making it a great base for savory sauces or toppings.
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Texture after cooking: The inside turns into tender, stringy strands you can pull apart with a fork.
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Cooking methods: Commonly roasted, microwaved, or boiled before scraping out the strands.
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Uses: A popular low-carb or gluten-free alternative to pasta, often topped with marinara, pesto, or even tossed in stir-fries.
Other Tasty Things to Try Adding
Spaghetti squash has a mild, slightly sweet flavor, so it pairs well with proteins that bring savory richness or a bit of spice to balance it out. Some tasty options include:
1. Poultry
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Grilled or roasted chicken — seasoned with garlic, herbs, or Italian spices.
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Turkey meatballs — classic marinara pairing works beautifully.
2. Seafood
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Shrimp or scallops — sautéed in garlic butter or lemon.
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Salmon — baked or pan-seared, especially with a dill or pesto sauce.
3. Beef & Pork
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Lean ground beef — for a bolognese-style topping.
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Italian sausage — adds a flavorful, slightly spicy kick.
4. Plant-Based Options
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Lentils — simmered in tomato sauce for a hearty vegetarian option.
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Tofu or tempeh — marinated and pan-seared for a savory bite.
Spaghetti Squash with Tomato, Spinach & Goat Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 Package Green Giant® Veggie Spirals® Spaghetti Squash
- 2 tbsp Member's Mark™ Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 small Onion chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic chopped
- 1 large Tomato chopped
- 1 tsp Dash™ Garlic & Herb Seasoning
- 3 cups Baby Spinach
- 1/4 cup Crumbled goat cheese
Instructions
- Cook Green Giant® Veggie Spirals® Spaghetti Squash according to package directions; drain.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in medium nonstick skillet and cook onion 4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add tomato and cook 4 minutes. Add spinach and cook 1 minute or until wilted.
- Stir in spaghetti squash and cook 1 minute. Top with goat cheese.