Name: Broccoli-cheddar Spaghetti Squash Casserole Recipe
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian

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Tender strings of spaghetti squash replace pasta in this cheesy gluten-free casserole that's studded with broccoli. Cheddar cheese melts into a bubbling topping. Serve with roasted chicken or pork or as part of a vegetarian dinner. 

How to make Broccoli-cheddar Spaghetti Squash Casserole Recipe

Carolyn Casner

Crawler

Italian

<p>Tender strings of spaghetti squash replace pasta in this cheesy gluten-free casserole that's studded with broccoli. Cheddar cheese melts into a bubbling topping. Serve with roasted chicken or pork or as part of a vegetarian dinner. </p>

Vegetarian

1 spaghetti squash,  halved lengthwise and seeded

Salt,  Divided

Ground pepper,  divided

Extra virgin olive oil

Chopped Onion

Coarsely chopped broccoli

Large Cloves Garlic,  Minced

Reduced fat milk

Cornstarch

Preheat oven to 400&deg;f. Lightly coat an 8-inch-square baking dish with cooking spray.

step 1

Place squash halves cut-side down in a microwave-safe dish. Add 2 tablespoons water. Microwave on high until the squash is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. (alternatively, place squash halves cut-side down on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake in a 400&deg;f oven until the squash is tender, 40 to 50 minutes.) when cool enough to handle, use a fork to scrape the squash flesh into a medium bowl. Season with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.

step 2

Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened and starting to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add broccoli and cook, stirring, until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

step 3

Whisk milk, cornstarch and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a measuring cup. Add to the pan along with 1 1/4 cups cheese. Cook, stirring, until thickened and the cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes more. Remove from heat and stir in the squash flesh. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake until heated through and browned in spots, 15 to 18 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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