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Spaghetti Squash Casserole

Here's how you make Spaghetti Squash Casserole
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  • Servings: 5
  • Prep: 30m
  • Cook: 20m
    • The following recipe serves 5 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • Topping:
  • 2 slices whole grain bread torn into large pieces
  • 2 tablespoons margarine
  • Casserole:
  • 1 spaghetti squash
  • 2 tablespoons shallots, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup red or yellow potatoes, chopped (or use cauliflower)
  • 1/4 cup carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1/3 cup onion, peeled and chopped
  • 1/4 cup raw cashews
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons margarine
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Cut the spaghetti squash in half and remove the seeds. Place in a covered dish with a ΒΌ inch of water and microwave for 10 -12 minutes. Using a fork, scrape the insides of the squash and transfer to a small bowl.

  • Step 2: In a food processor, make breadcrumbs by pulsing the bread and 2 tablespoons margarine to a medium-fine texture. Set aside.

  • Step 3: Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

  • Step 4: In a saucepan, add shallots, potatoes, carrots, onion, cashews, and the one cup water, and bring to a boil. Cover the pan and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until vegetables are very soft.

  • Step 5: In a blender, process the softened vegetables and cooking water, salt, garlic, 1/4 cup margarine, mustard, lemon juice, black pepper, and paprika until perfectly smooth.

  • Step 6: In a large bowl, toss the cooked squash and blended sauce until completely coated.

  • Step 7: Spread mixture into a 7 x 11 casserole dish and sprinkle with prepared breadcrumbs.

  • Step 8: Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the sauce is bubbling and the top has turned golden brown.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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