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Mediterranean Spaghetti Squash Casserole

Mediterranean Spaghetti Squash Casserole! This easy spaghetti squash casserole contains cottage cheese for protein, as well as flavorful Mediterranean ingredients for a healthful and satisfying weeknight dinner!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American, Greek, Mediterranean
Servings: 8 servings
Author: The Kitchen Prep

Ingredients

  • 1 medium spaghetti squash
  • 2 cups spinach chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ cup cottage cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup marinara sauce divided
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese divided
  • cup black Greek olives pitted and chopped
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ cup fresh basil finely chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a sheet pan with foil.

Bake Spaghetti Squash

  • Puncture spaghetti squash a few times with a sharp knife. Place on sheet pan and bake for about 1 hour -- it should be tender when pierced with a knife When finished baking, remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
  • Cut in half and carefully scrape out seeds. With a fork, scrape the squash to separate flesh into "strands" and place in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • In a medium skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil on medium heat. Add garlic to pan and cook for about a minute, careful not to burn. Add spinach and sauté until just wilted. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In the bowl of a food processor, add ½ cup cottage cheese and egg. Process until almost smooth. (Ricotta cheese consistency.) Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine squash strands, sautéed greens, cottage cheese mixture, ½ cup marinara sauce, ¼ cup grated parmesan, chopped olives, oregano, and basil until well incorporated.
  • Spray a glass baking dish with lightly non-stick cooking spray.  Spread squash mixture evenly in baking dish.
  • Spread remaining marinara sauce evenly over squash mixture. Sprinkle with remaining parmesan.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil, and continue baking for 15 more minutes or until bubbly and slightly browned.