Erbs' Spaghetti Squash

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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 1 1/2 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 c. zucchini sticks (bite size)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 Tbsp. flour
  • 3/4 c. light cream or milk
  • 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper
  • 1/2 c. Ricotta or farmer cheese
  • 1/2 c. shredded Swiss or Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 c. grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
  • 2 Tbsp. white wine (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, melt butter; add mushrooms and garlic and saute for 3 minutes.
  2. Add zucchini pieces and onion; saute 3 minutes more.
  3. Stir in flour until blended; add milk all at once. Cook and stir constantly until mixture bubbles.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook 1 minute more.
  5. Stir in peppers, then add Ricotta cheese.
  6. Stir until cheese is blended.
  7. Repeat with Swiss and Parmesan cheeses.
  8. Stir in wine if desired.
  9. Cook 2 minutes more.
  10. Using two forks, shred cooked squash; place on two or three individual plates.
  11. Spoon sauce over squash.
  12. Serve immediately. Makes 2 or 3 main dish servings.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

726 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 25.9g 52% DV
Total Fat 46.4g 59% DV
Carbs 53.1g 19% DV
Fiber 9.2g 33% DV
Sugar 4.8g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 467mg 20% DV
Potassium 870.8mg 19% DV
Cholesterol 145.3mg 48% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 211.3mcg 23% DV
Vitamin C 49.7mg 55% DV
Vitamin D 6.7mcg 34% DV
Calcium 753.3mg 58% DV
Iron 5.1mg 28% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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