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Spaghetti Squash Puttanesca

A light, vegetable-forward puttanesca using roasted spaghetti squash and a medley of roasted summer vegetables tossed with spinach.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 spaghetti squash large
  • 1 sweet onion large, 1/2" dice
  • 2 red bell peppers seeded and ribs removed, 1/2" dice
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 zucchini squash large, 1/2" dice
  • 1 yellow squash large, 1/2" dice
  • 2 cups broccoli florets cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning blend
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups baby spinach roughly chopped

Equipment

  • Chef’s knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Sheet Pan
  • Fork
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Halve the spaghetti squash lengthwise and scoop out the seeds; place each half cut-side down on a sheet pan and roast until tender, about 20–25 minutes.
  3. While the squash roasts, spread the diced onion, diced red peppers, halved grape tomatoes, diced zucchini, diced yellow squash, and broccoli florets on a second sheet pan.
  4. Sprinkle the vegetables with granulated garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt, drizzle with olive oil, and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Roast the vegetables in the 400°F oven for about 15–20 minutes, until tender-crisp and lightly browned; remove from the oven.
  6. Let the spaghetti squash cool slightly, then use a fork to shred the flesh into strands and transfer them to a large mixing bowl or casserole dish.
  7. While the squash is still warm, add the roughly chopped baby spinach and the roasted vegetables to the bowl with the shredded squash.
  8. Toss everything together until combined, taste and adjust seasoning if needed, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Roast squash cut-side down for more even cooking.
  • Vegetables can be roasted on the same rack if space allows.
  • Adjust salt to taste after tossing.