Pesto Spaghetti Squash

This pesto spaghetti squash with onions, mushrooms, and kale gets a cheesy boost from Parmesan for a hearty side or a comforting vegetarian meal.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 161 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
• 1 cup kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
• 4 white mushrooms, sliced
• 2 tablespoons prepared pesto
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.

Step 2

Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until onion begins to turn translucent. Stir in kale and mushrooms; reduce heat to medium low.

Step 3

Stir in squash, remaining 2 tablespoons butter, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; cook for 2 minutes. Remove from stove and place squash mixture in a large bowl.

Step 4

Stir olive oil and pesto into the squash mixture. Slowly add grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until evenly mixed.

Step 5

Place squash skin-side down on prepared baking sheet. Bake until cooked through, about 1 hour. Remove from oven; cool for 10 minutes. Once squash is cool enough to handle, scrape flesh into string-like strands with a fork. Place in a bowl and set aside.