This casserole is easy to make, and if there are just two of you, it’ll feed you for days. You’ll think about freezing leftovers, but it’s so good you’ll end up wanting to eat it for every meal, breakfast, lunch, and dinner until it’s done, and when it is done, you’ll be sad about it. I know from experience. Spaghetti squash is a versatile fruit (yes, it’s a fruit). Some say the squash’s flavor is a little bland – but I think that’s a good thing. That means you’re not limited in what you can do with this squash; it can take on the flavors of whatever other spices or sauces you are cooking with. When you cook this type of squash, it produces slightly crunchy spaghetti-like strands that you can use in any recipe calling for noodles – for example, Chicken Spaghetti (paleo), Paleo Drunken Noodles, or Paleo Kheer (dessert)! This squash is also a great way to sneak in fiber and make one pound of meat stretch for several meals (see my Breakfast Cups!). Can you tell that I use this squash a lot? You can cook spaghetti squash in several different ways (check out my post on how to cook spaghetti squash). I usually cook my squash in the oven because it gives the squash more of a roasted flavor. I cut it in half (or I get Roby to do this), scoop out the seeds, and put the squash on a baking dish cut side down. Sometimes I’ll put a little oil, salt, and pepper on the halves. Then, I’ll pop it in the oven at 375 for 45 minutes or until I can easily glide a fork or knife into the squash (roasting time depends on the size of your squash). Growing up in an Indian household, I’m used to food having a lot of flavors. I’m not saying I need food to be spicy, but if it’s bland, in my book, that = boring. Because spaghetti squash is bland on its own, it’s important to add aromatics to this dish. I think you’ll really like this casserole. It’s nicely spiced, and it’ll keep you feeling full and warm this fall. Here are my 10 favorite ways to eat spaghetti squash in case you are looking for more ideas. Like this recipe? Pin it to your favorite Pinterest board now so you will remember to make it later!
