Best Spaghetti Squash Gratin With Basil Recipes

THE REALTOR'S SPAGHETTI SQUASH AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Heat oil in skillet and cook onion and garlic until soft and fragrant, 6 minutes.
• Preheat broiler.
• Place scraped squash in bowl, add onions and garlic, basil, salt and pepper and toss well.
• Place mixture in buttered 1 quart baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and broil for 2-3 minutes until JUST starting to brown.
• Serve immediately.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Place spaghetti squash in a covered dish and add 1/4 inch of water. Microwave for 10 to 12 minutes. Scrape insides of squash with a fork and transfer to a small bowl.
• Heat margarine in a medium skillet over medium heat while spaghetti squash is cooking and cook onion, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until the onion is browned, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Mix spaghetti squash, onion mixture, sour cream, and 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese together. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and top with remaining Cheddar cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Turn on broiler for the last 2 to 3 minutes and broil until gratin is golden brown on top.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Cut the spaghetti squash in half and remove the seeds. Place in a covered dish with a ¼ inch of water and microwave for 10 -12 minutes.
• In a medium sized skillet over medium heat, add the butter, onions, red pepper and thyme and cook until the onions are slightly brown in color. Salt and pepper to taste.
• Using a fork, scrape the insides of the squash and transfer to a small bowl.
• Combine the squash, onions, sour cream and half the cheese together and mix well. Transfer the mixture to a buttered baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
• Place into a 375º for 15 - 20 minutes until golden brown on top.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Cut the squash in half lengthwise and place halves, flesh side down, in a baking dish with enough hot water to come 1/4-inch up the sides of the squash.
• (The water prevents burning and helps steam the squash so it cooks more evenly.) Cover with aluminum foil and bake until the squash is soft when poked with a knife, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Discard the seeds.
• Scrape along the pulp with a fork and pull out and reserve shreds. Rub the bottom of a.
• medium (8-cup or slightly larger) gratin or baking dish with butter.
• Toss the "spaghetti" with the chopped sage, garlic, 2 cups of the cheese, cream, salt and pepper.
• Spread mixture in gratin dish (the squash layer should be about 1 inch thick). Sprinkle the remaining cheese over "spaghetti." Arrange the 3 remaining sage leaves on top of the gratin. Bake for about 45 minutes.
• Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper over gratin and serve.
• Note: The squash can be baked a day ahead, following the above directions. If the top of the gratin doesn't turn golden brown, place it under the broiler for about 1 minute.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH GRATIN

Steps:

• First pierce the squash in several places with a knife and bake on a cookie sheet at 400 deg. for 1 hour or until squash has softened.
• Allow to cool.
• Cut squash in half lengthwise, remove seeds, and scoop out spaghetti-like flesh.
• Beat together milk and eggs, stir in Gruyere and spices, and mix thoroughly with squash.
• Transfer squash into a lightly oiled square baking dish.
• Top with bread crumbs and Parmesan, then drizzle with olive oil.
• Bake at 400 deg. for 30 minutes or until slightly browned on top.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH GRATIN WITH BASIL

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Pierce the squash in several places with a sharp knife. Cover a baking sheet with foil, and place the squash on top. Bake for one hour, turning the squash every 20 minutes until it is soft and easy to cut into with a knife. Remove from the heat, and allow the squash to cool until you can handle it. Cut in half lengthwise, and allow to cool further. Remove the seeds and discard. Scoop out the flesh, and place in a bowl. Run a fork through the flesh to separate the spaghetti-like strands, then chop coarsely. Measure out 4 cups squash. (Use whatever remains for another dish, or freeze.)
• Oil a 2-quart gratin or baking dish. Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet, and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about five minutes. Add the garlic and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, for another 30 seconds to a minute until fragrant. Add the squash. Cook, stirring often, for five minutes until the strands of squash are a little more tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and remove from the heat.
• Beat the eggs in a large bowl. Add the milk, salt (about 1/2 teaspoon), pepper and basil. Stir in the squash mixture and the Gruyère, and combine well. Scrape into the baking dish. Sprinkle the Parmesan or pecorino over the top, and gently press down to moisten.
• Bake 40 to 45 minutes until nicely browned and sizzling. Remove from the heat, and allow to cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Serve hot, warm or room temperature.