Spaghetti Squash Gratin Recipe

Name: Spaghetti Squash Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large spaghetti squash; 1 small red onion, chopped, or any onion; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup cream, heavy, light or half and half; 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1/4 tsp black pepper and salt to taste; 1/2 tsp cajun seasoning; 1/2 tsp hot sauce such as Franks brand; 1/4 cup grated romano cheese, parmesan can be substituted; 1 tbsp butter; 2 slices bacon, precooked just slightly, to render some of the fat; 1/4 cup romano or parmesan cheese, grated; 2 green onjons, sliced

Servings: persons

1 large spaghetti squash
1 small red onion, chopped, or any onion
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup cream, heavy, light or half and half
1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp black pepper and salt to taste
1/2 tsp cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp hot sauce such as Franks brand
1/4 cup grated romano cheese, parmesan can be substituted
1 tbsp butter
2 slices bacon, precooked just slightly, to render some of the fat
1/4 cup romano or parmesan cheese, grated
2 green onjons, sliced

1
Line a baking pan with foil.
2
Preheat the oven to.425
3
Place squash on prepared pan cut a deep slit in the top with a sharp knife to vent.
4
Roast until.very tender.
5
A knife should slide in easy.
6
It takes about an hour depending on the size
7
Cut in half and remove all seeds
8
With a fork remove squash strands to a bowl.discard skin.
9
Butter a 9 inch baking pan.
10
Have oven at 425
11
In a medium skillet melt butter, add onion and garlic and soften, add cream, broth, lemon, pepper,salt, cajun seasoning and hot sauce.
12
Bring to a boil cook 1 minute.
13
Remove from heat and add romano cheese.
14
Pour mixture over squash in bowl and mix well.
15
Put this mixture into baking dish.
16
Top with bacon, cut into pieces, the romano or parmesan cheese and green onions.
17
Bake until.hot and bacon is crisp and cheese has melted, serve hot.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large spaghetti squash, 1 small red onion, chopped, or any onion, 2 cloves of garlic, minced, 1/2 cup chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti Squash Gratin falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spaghetti Squash Gratin

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Variations & substitutions

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