Baked and Sautéed Spaghetti Squash on a Bed of Spinach Recipe (2024)

This is really good, and fun to cook (you just need a spare couple of hours earlier in the day to bake and scoop out the squash, but it's almost entirely unattended time). I substituted lemon zest for the (optional) sumac, and pecans for the walnuts (did not use the walnut oil). Next time I will also significantly increase the amount of breadcrumbs (2-3x), and reduce the amount of garlic by about a half. Rather than serving this on a platter, plate this individually for a pretty presentation.

I split the squash and removed seeds before baking. I think baking time could be reduced as the squash became quite soft in an hour's bake. Added fresh chopped parsley at end but it was still on the bland side. More salt and pepper. Lemon zest would enhance, maybe za'atar instead of sumac, maybe some onion or chives or other fresh herbs on top.

Don't skip the walnut oil. It adds a delightful flavor note.

I've always removed seeds from any kind of squash before baking!

Awesome as is. Second time used chard from the yard instead of spinach, half and half breadcrumbs and panko, romano swapped for parmesan. Even better. The walnuts are a must.

This is INSANELY good! Used sumac which I love. Delish.

A delicious meal! I added julienned fennel with the garlic, before adding the spinach. It added a subtle, fragrant flavor.

I added vegan feta on the top and I also roasted the walnuts. I put it in the oven before serving to melt the cheese.

Used kale in place of spinach, and za’atar in place of sumac, because that’s what I had. I was not familiar with za’atar but it was very tasty in this dish, warm and compelling? I will try it again.

I had some Swiss chard that needed to be eaten, so I used it instead of spinach. The nutty salty flavor of the greens worked beautifully with the walnuts and the parmigiano. I actually didn’t even use garlic. I premade everything and later layered it in a Pyrex dish; later heated it on 425 and served with sprinkled sumac a little bit of green zaatar with oregano and the cheese and nuts. It was absolutely fantastic, and I cannot wait to make it again.

This was great. I had a medium sized spaghetti squash that I could fit in my air fryer whole. This recipe was a perfect odds and ends recipe for us and the outcome was pleasantly surprising.

I added chili oil to the squash before putting it in the over and reduced the bake time / roasting at 400.I also mixed in goat cheese to the squash at the end! Served with Chicken:)

A delish way to prepare spaghetti squash. I just about doubled the bread crumbs and would likely double that amount the next time that I make the recipe. I didn’t have it sumac or walnut oil; I don’t think the recipe really missed either ingredient.

Personally I prefer kale to spinach and this was just a delicious with the kale subbed in

This was ok. I was excited reading the notes--mostly raves! Maybe my sumac is old, because I did get a hint of lemony flavor here & there. I used a mix of kale and spinach cuz I had to finish the kale or it would go bad. Don't think that was the issue. Maybe I'll try za'atar next time. I always cut the Spaghetti Squash in half, scoop out the seeds, brush with a bit of oil and s/p. Roast cut side down at 400 for 20 minutes or so. Never have I had to roast Spaghetti Squash for more than 30min.

This is one of those recipes where the end result is far greater than the sun of its parts. Add a fresh chili to the spinach if you like spicy. It is very good. Use frozen spinach if you need to. It comes out amazing!Sautée a thinly sliced onion before adding the breadcrumbs. Make sure you cook it (the onion) hot and fast. I tried walnuts, pine nuts, and toasted pumpkin seeds. The pumpkin seeds were far and away everyone’s favorites!

I had some Swiss chard that needed to be eaten, so I used it instead of spinach. The nutty salty flavor of the greens worked beautifully with the walnuts and the parmigiano. I actually didn’t even use garlic. I premade everything and later layered it in a Pyrex dish; later heated it on 425 and served with sprinkled sumac a little bit of green zaatar with oregano and the cheese and nuts. It was absolutely fantastic, and I cannot wait to make it again.

Cut squash in half across instead of lengthwise, scoop out seeds and cook in microwave for about 15 minutes, depending on size. Strands come out better cut this way, and Microwave is much faster than oven roasting.

Missing something, and I did make with Sumak. Perhaps could use a squeeze of lemon or more sumak.

I’ll add this to my repertoire and toy around with it to improve it, it needs something, even though I already took the liberty of adding oyster mushrooms in a red wine balsamic reduction to the dish. Subbed olive oil and sunflower seeds due to nut allergy, next time I’ll try toasted sesame oil and maybe adding it a flavorful sausage. I also think this would be good as a side along a nice piece of fish or scallops. Creative, and I enjoyed it nonetheless.

this was pretty good even with frozen spinach. I would probably toast the garlic longer and also toast the walnuts a bit!

Used kale in place of spinach, and za’atar in place of sumac, because that’s what I had. I was not familiar with za’atar but it was very tasty in this dish, warm and compelling? I will try it again.

I tried this even though I feared it would be boring. It wasn't! I'm glad I took someone's suggestion to substitute za'atar for sumac, and used the walnuts and oil. Healthy (especially since I cut the olive oil down, as I generally do) and tasty--the za'atar giving it a nice flavor. I'll make this again for sure.

Easy and delicious. I took the advice of one of the other notes and cut the squash in half (plus sprayed it with olive oil) before roasting. This was an easy way to see that the squash was done. I also reversed it, putting the sautéed spinach on top of the sautéed spaghetti squash. Topped with lemon zest and really good quality parmigiana reggiano. Yum!

I added vegan feta on the top and I also roasted the walnuts. I put it in the oven before serving to melt the cheese.