Spaghetti Squash with Ricotta and Gremolata

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
4%
Spaghetti Squash with Ricotta and Gremolata
75 min.
15
36kcal

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If you're looking for a delicious and wholesome dish to impress your guests or simply to enjoy a cozy meal at home, look no further than this Spaghetti Squash with Ricotta and Gremolata. This vegetarian and gluten-free recipe combines the unique texture of spaghetti squash with the creamy richness of whole-milk ricotta, creating a delightful harmony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.

Perfect as a side dish, antipasti, or even a light snack, this dish is versatile and can accompany any main course or stand alone as a healthy choice. The bright and zesty gremolata adds an outstanding depth to the dish, balancing the creaminess of the ricotta with fresh herbs and garlic, while the lemon zest brings a delightful fragrance that dances through each bite.

Moreover, this recipe accommodates large gatherings, serving up to 15 people, making it an ideal choice for entertaining family and friends. With a preparation time of just 75 minutes, you'll have plenty of time to enjoy your gathering while providing a delicious, low-calorie dish that everyone will love. Whether it's a casual get-together, a festive celebration, or a simple family dinner, this Spaghetti Squash with Ricotta and Gremolata is bound to be a hit!

Ingredients

  • small clove garlic finely chopped
  • strips lemon zest 
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • tablespoons parsley coarsely chopped
  • 15 servings salt and pepper black freshly ground
  • cup whole-milk ricotta 
  • lb spaghetti squash 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • knife
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Cut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds.
  3. Place squash cut side up in a large baking dish, drizzle with olive oil and season with 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper. Cover dish with foil.
  4. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes or until flesh is tender when pierced with a knife. Set aside to cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
  5. Make gremolata: Slice lemon zest lengthwise into thin matchsticks, then chop.
  6. Add zest to a bowl with parsley, garlic and 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper.
  7. Using a fork, scrape flesh from squash in long strands. Season with salt and pepper. (You should have about 3 1/2 cups.) Divide squash among 4 bowls; top each with 1/4 cup ricotta and about 1 Tbsp. gremolata.
  8. Drizzle with additional olive oil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories36kcal
Protein18.58%
Fat30.36%
Carbs51.06%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.27
Glycemic Load
0.04
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.0165217590073%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
1.72mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.12mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:35.64kcal
1.78%
Fat:1.19g
1.83%
Saturated Fat:0.18g
1.14%
Carbohydrates:4.5g
1.5%
Net Carbohydrates:3.77g
1.37%
Sugar:1.73g
1.92%
Cholesterol:2.62mg
0.87%
Sodium:25.06mg
1.09%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.64g
3.28%
Vitamin K:14.24µg
13.56%
Calcium:38.39mg
3.84%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.55%
Fiber:0.73g
2.91%
Vitamin C:2.37mg
2.88%
Vitamin A:119.62IU
2.39%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.37%
Vitamin B3:0.42mg
2.11%
Vitamin B5:0.16mg
1.61%
Folate:6.43µg
1.61%
Potassium:53.37mg
1.52%
Magnesium:5.81mg
1.45%
Vitamin E:0.2mg
1.32%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.15%
Iron:0.2mg
1.13%
Source:My Recipes