Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Creamy Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin. A delightful vegetarian side dish that combines the subtle sweetness of spaghetti squash with a luscious cheese sauce, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 3 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Topping:
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Prepare the Squash: Slice the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast cut side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for 35–40 minutes until tender. Scrape squash into strands with a fork.
- Make the Cheese Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter, sauté onion until soft, add garlic, then flour, followed by milk and cream. Stir in thyme, salt, pepper, Gruyère, and half the Parmesan.
- Combine and Bake: Mix the cheese sauce with the spaghetti squash, transfer to a baking dish. Combine breadcrumbs with melted butter and remaining Parmesan, sprinkle over the top. Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Enhance the flavor with a pinch of nutmeg in the sauce.
- This dish can be prepared in advance and baked when needed. Leftovers reheat well in the oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
