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Cheesy Broccoli Spaghetti Squash

Cheesy Spaghetti Squash with Broccoli

This Cheesy Broccoli Spaghetti Squash recipe offers a delicious and healthy twist on comfort food, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 lb. spaghetti squash medium, about
  • 1 Tbsp. neutral oil
  • 1.75 tsp. kosher salt divided
  • 6 oz. broccoli cut into 1" florets (about 1 1/4 cups)
  • 1 Tbsp. water
  • 1/4 cup water divided
  • 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1/2 yellow onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 4 oz. cheddar shredded, divided (about 1 cup)

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking sheet
  • microwave
  • skillet
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

  1. Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 400°. Cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Scrape out seeds. Rub inside of squash with oil; season with 1 tsp. salt. Arrange cut side down on a baking sheet.
  2. Roast squash until tender and browned, 35 to 45 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  3. Meanwhile, in a medium heatproof bowl, season broccoli with 1/4 tsp. salt. Pour 1 Tbsp. water into bottom of bowl. Cover and microwave 1 minute. Stir and continue to microwave in 30-second increments until broccoli is bright green and fork-tender, 30 seconds to 1 minute more. Uncover and let cool slightly.
  4. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion; season with 1/2 tsp. salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender and sweet to the taste, 7 to 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add flour and cook, stirring, until a bubbling paste forms on bottom of skillet, about 1 minute more.
  5. Slowly whisk in milk and remaining 1/4 cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and fold in 3 oz. cheddar until a smooth sauce forms; season with salt, if needed.
  6. Using 2 forks, shred spaghetti squash strands from shell. Measure out 3 cups and transfer to skillet; reserve remaining squash for another use. Add broccoli to skillet and toss to coat in sauce.
  7. Return cheesy spaghetti squash to squash shells. Top with remaining 1 oz. cheddar.
  8. Heat broiler. Broil squash, watching closely, until cheese is melty and blistered on top, 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through.

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