Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Spaghetti Squash Casserole (Gluten Free)

My friend Dasi recently informed me that she is on a gluten free diet and that she would like to see more gluten free recipes on my blog. I don't think she realizes that most of my recipes are gluten free, I just don't normally call them "gluten free". Even my recipes that aren't gluten free can typically be made with gluten free ingredients. I'll try to indicate that more often because I know many people are gluten free these days. That brings me to today's recipe, which was inspired by one of my favorite bloggers, Andrea of Andrea's Wellness Notes. A few weeks ago Andrea posted her rendition of a spaghetti squash casserole. I loved her idea so I came up with a casserole of my own. Thanks for the inspiration, Andrea!


Savory Spaghetti Squash Casserole
(Makes 2 giant servings!)

Ingredients
1-15.5 ounce can fire-roasted tomatoes
1 medium-sized spaghetti squash, cooked**
2 cups fresh mushrooms
1 cup raw broccoli
1 tsp. olive oil
3 T fresh parmesan cheese
Creamy Greek yogurt (amount varies)


Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat a saute pan to medium and add the olive oil, then the fresh (cleaned!) mushrooms. Saute until they are nice and soft. In a 9 x 5 x 3baking dish (or similar size) spread an even layer of the canned tomatoes on the bottom. Next, spread a layer of the sauteed mushrooms and fresh broccoli (~1 half of the total amount of each). Next, spread a thick layer of the spaghetti squash, followed by 1 T parmesan cheese. Repeat these steps until all of the ingredients are gone! Bake for ~ 55 minutes. Take out of oven and let cool for about 5-10 minutes. Plate your casserole and add a dollop of creamy Greek yogurt.

** Cook spaghetti squash by baking it in an oven set to 400 degrees, for about an hour. Be sure to poke holes in it before you start to bake it, and cut it in half halfway into the baking process. You could also microwave it for about 12-15 minutes, if you'd prefer a faster method. Again, poke holes in it before putting it in the microwave **

Nutrition Facts
(For 1 large serving)


You can't beat this! I mean, a tasty meal that scores an "A" and that is only 180 calories?! Yeah, amazing, I know. Check out all of that vitamin C and vitamin A (all thanks to the nutrient dense spaghetti squash). When people come into the store asking me for vitamin C supplements, I always want to run to the produce section and grab them; 1 squash, 1 bell pepper, and an orange. More than enough vitamin C for the day! And of course getting nutrients from food is a far more effective way to prevent disease and flu/colds.


QUESTION: Do you like spaghetti squash? What's your favorite way to consume spaghetti squash?

Before I end this post, I want to thank you for all of your wedding vow and centerpiece tips/ideas you provided on my last post. If you have any others, I'm all ears!

20 comments :

  1. Glad you made a version of the dish. We love it, and I love that you can always play around with it and change it up a bit. I have to make it again! :)

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  2. This sounds/looks awesome! I usually use similar flavors with spag squash, but never thought of the greek yogurt part---I bet that plays a big part in making it great!
    Love the gluten free concept too---no gluten foods over here, but you're so right that so many recipes are just naturally gluten free and we just don't really think about that!

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  3. this is great! just got 2 spaghetti squash for super cheap so i will be making this meal this week!

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  4. I have a spaghetti squash waiting to be used. I'd like to do a simple squash like this. It keeps the dish really light!

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  5. I love spaghetti squash and have one on my counter I cannot wait to eat.

    I like my squash with some cheddar cheese and salsa...with black beans if I have some in the fridge!

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  6. My husband LOVES spaghetti squash-- I keep meaning to make some for him! Thanks for the delicious reminder :-)

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  7. What a great looking dish Gina, thanks! There are more and more people cutting gluten these days...is it just a fad, or do you think people are really on to something? Maybe one day soon, could I request a post on pros and cons of gluten free diets from an RD's perspective? Thanks! Have a great day!

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  8. I've made spaghetti squash quite a bit recently, and I also recommend to clients who are doing allergen free diets. It's pretty delish. :)

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  9. I have absolutely never, ever tried spaghetti squash. I read about it on all the blogs and it looks fantastic so I have absolutely NO idea why I haven't tried it! But your recipe looks so good that I'm going to have to give it a go, thanks for sharing it!

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  10. YUM!! Spaghetti squash is seriously one of my favorites! Hey why all the GF stuff lately? curious.

    Also think you may start turning orange with all the squash and pumpkin delicousness you've been eating ;) hehe.

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  11. I really like spaghetti squash and I love eating it with a good tomato sauce with basil and Parmesan. simple gut always tasty! :)

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  12. great recipe have only made it once but didn't fill me up he he thanks for the kind comment on the nursing post wasn't sure if i was going to do that

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  13. Great idea, I've never cooked spaghetti squash. I don't think you mentioned the squash in the "assembling" instructions in the recipe, do you layer it too? I can picture you taking someone by the arm to the produce department when they ask for C, love it.

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  14. Ijust posted a recipe for spaghetti squash too ! LOVe yours! Will have to try it soon!

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  15. What a great idea for spaghetti squash! Those fire roasted tomatoes are under-utilized. They're so flavorful!

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  16. I've really only eaten spaghetti squash as 'spaghetti noodles' before. I love the idea of turning it into a casserole!

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  17. i love spaghetti squash!!! my favorite way to prepare it is like a greek salad - olive oil, broc, feta cheese, a few cucumbers & olives

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  18. I've never had spaghetti squash before. I bought one once but it rotted before I mastered up the diligence to do something with it. :-p

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  19. I love casseroles and spaghetti squash so this looks yummy. Can't beat layering great ingredients and baking it :) Been eating lots of kiwi :)

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  20. I think this would make my husband see the gluten free light! Heading over to some long island gluten free stores to get my ingredients. Thank you so much for the savory recipe.

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