A delicious and healthy baked spaghetti squash topped with feta, cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs, perfect for a flavorful vegetarian meal.
Ingredients
Main
1mediumspaghetti squash(halved lengthwise and seeded)
3tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil(divided)
1/4teaspooncrushed red pepper
1/4teaspoonground pepper
1/8teaspoonsalt
4oz.feta cheese(halved)
8ouncescherry tomatoes(about 1½ cups)
3tablespoonschopped fresh basil(plus more for garnish)
1tablespoonminced garlic
1.5teaspoonschopped fresh oregano
1tablespoonbalsamic glaze
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet with parchment or foil.
Place squash halves on the sheet, drizzle with 1 tbsp oil, and season with red pepper, pepper, and salt. Add feta, tomatoes, basil, garlic, and oregano to each half. Drizzle with 1½ tsp oil.
Bake for 50-55 minutes until flesh is tender and tomatoes burst.
Scrape out the flesh and strands into a bowl, stir in remaining oil. Return to shells, cut in half, and plate. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle with additional basil before serving.