Healthy & Delicious: Spaghetti Squash with Ricotta, Sage, and Pine Nuts

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
17%
Healthy & Delicious: Spaghetti Squash with Ricotta, Sage, and Pine Nuts
45 min.
4
177kcal

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Welcome to a delightful journey of flavors with our Healthy & Delicious Spaghetti Squash with Ricotta, Sage, and Pine Nuts! This vibrant dish embodies the essence of vegetarian cooking, offering a stunning blend of textures and tastes that will impress both friends and family. Perfectly gluten-free, it's an excellent option for anyone looking to enjoy a meal that's as nourishing as it is satisfying.

In just 45 minutes, you can transform the humble spaghetti squash into a gourmet starter or side dish that boasts a mere 177 calories per serving. The natural sweetness of the squash pairs beautifully with the creamy richness of part-skim ricotta and the aromatic crunch of crispy sage leaves. To elevate your dining experience, toasted pine nuts add a delightful nuttiness, ensuring each bite is a celebration of flavor.

Whether you're serving it as an antipasto, a light snack, or a scrumptious side, this dish is versatile enough to fit any occasion. Plus, it encourages healthy eating habits without sacrificing taste, making it a win-win for food lovers. Let’s dive into this culinary adventure and make a meal that’s not only good for you but also utterly delicious!

Ingredients

  • clove garlic mashed
  •  olive oil 
  • 0.8 cup part-skim ricotta 
  • 0.3 cup pinenuts toasted
  •  sage fresh
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • pounds spaghetti squash 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Pierce the whole squash in several places with a knife or fork, place it in a baking dish, and bake until flesh is tender (easily pierced with a fork), about 60 to 75 minutes.
  3. Remove squash from oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat a little bit of oil in a small pan. Quickly fry sage leaves until crispy but not burnt. Crumble sage leaves into a large bowl and combine with ricotta and garlic. Set aside.
  4. Cut squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Pull a fork through the flesh to separate and remove the strands from the shell.
  5. Add to bowl with ricotta mixture.
  6. Combine squash and ricotta mixture and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  7. Sprinkle with pine nuts before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories177kcal
Protein16.07%
Fat52.19%
Carbs31.74%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.5
Glycemic Load
0.07
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
10.223043548024%

Flavonoids

Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:176.5kcal
8.82%
Fat:10.87g
16.73%
Saturated Fat:2.96g
18.53%
Carbohydrates:14.88g
4.96%
Net Carbohydrates:12.13g
4.41%
Sugar:4.9g
5.44%
Cholesterol:14.41mg
4.8%
Sodium:279.6mg
12.16%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.53g
15.07%
Manganese:0.97mg
48.38%
Copper:0.37mg
18.68%
Calcium:166.75mg
16.67%
Phosphorus:154.1mg
15.41%
Selenium:8.41µg
12.02%
Magnesium:47.77mg
11.94%
Fiber:2.75g
10.99%
Zinc:1.48mg
9.89%
Vitamin B3:1.94mg
9.71%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.46%
Potassium:285.72mg
8.16%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
7.94%
Vitamin A:374.3IU
7.49%
Vitamin E:1.1mg
7.34%
Vitamin B5:0.72mg
7.23%
Folate:28.26µg
7.06%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.78%
Iron:1.19mg
6.64%
Vitamin K:6.64µg
6.32%
Vitamin C:3.68mg
4.46%
Vitamin B12:0.13µg
2.25%