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    Parmesan Spaghetti Squash, Spinach, and Bacon with Pine Nuts

    By Julia | Updated: Mar 18, 2023 | Published: Dec 24, 2015 | 55 Comments

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    Healthy, gluten free, and delicious comes together in this oven-roasted Parmesan Spaghetti Squash with Spinach, Bacon, and Pine Nuts.   The combination of vegetables with nuts and bacon is amazing!  And, the cooking method is simple - just combine everything together.

    Spaghetti squash with nuts and vegetables in a skillet

     

    Such an easy recipe!

    First, roast the spaghetti squash in the oven.  Here is an easy tutorial showing you how to cook spaghetti squash in the oven.

    Then, quickly saute spinach with minced garlic in olive oil.

    Next, you pretty much combine all the ingredients together.  In the same skillet where you cooked spinach, add cooked spaghetti squash and finely chopped cooked bacon.  Add freshly shredded Parmesan cheese and stir everything on gentle heat until all the ingredients reheat and the cheese melts.

    In the end, all you have to do is taste your spaghetti squash dish and season it with salt and pepper.  And, don't forget to top it with lightly toasted pine nuts for crunch!

    Spaghetti squash with nuts and vegetables in a skillet

    Cook's tips

    • Roast spaghetti squash in advance. Roasting spaghetti squash is easy, but it does take time. You also need spaghetti squash to cool before handling it. It's best to roast spaghetti squash in advance, same day or even the day before.
    • Use freshly shredded Parmesan cheese. I prefer to buy a block of Parmesan cheese and shred it myself right before using it.
    • Toast pine nuts. Toasted pine nuts have an amazing flavor and look beautiful!

    You'll love the delicious vegetables combined with nuts and bacon in this simple, healthy, wholesome recipe!

    Spaghetti squash with nuts and vegetables in a skillet

    4.83 from 99 votes

    Parmesan Spaghetti Squash, Spinach, and Bacon with Pine Nuts

    Healthy, gluten free, easy-to-make dinner: Parmesan Spaghetti Squash with Spinach, Bacon, and Pine Nuts.  Vegetables and nuts together with bacon - it's a wonderful combination!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 50 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories per serving 386 kcal
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 spaghetti squash medium size
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 4 garlic cloves , minced
    • 8 oz spinach fresh
    • 8 strips bacon , cooked and finely chopped
    • 1 cup Parmesan cheese , shredded
    • ½ cup pine nuts , toasted
    • salt and pepper
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    Instructions 

    How to cook spaghetti squash:

    • Preheat oven to 425 Fahrenheit.
    • Cut the squash in 2 halves, scrape out the seeds and the fiber out of each half. Spray 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the cut sides of the squash. Spray the baking sheet with oil and place the squash on the baking sheet cut side down.
    • Bake for about 30-40 minutes. Remove it from the oven when it's cooked through and soft, and let it cool. Flip the squash so that cut side faces up – that will speed up the cooling. After squash cools, scrape squash with a fork to remove flesh in long strands and transfer to a bowl.

    How to cook spinach:

    • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and fresh spinach and saute for about 2 minutes, stirring, on medium heat, uncovered until spinach wilts. Season with salt.

    Assembly:

    • Add spaghetti squash to the skillet with spinach, add finely chopped cooked bacon and mix to combine, on low heat.
    • Add freshly shredded Parmesan cheese to the skillet and stir on low heat to melt the cheese. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Top with toasted pine nuts.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Parmesan Spaghetti Squash, Spinach, and Bacon with Pine Nuts
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    386
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    31
    g
    48
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    8
    g
    50
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    30
    mg
    10
    %
    Sodium
     
    519
    mg
    23
    %
    Potassium
     
    533
    mg
    15
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    15
    g
    5
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    13
    %
    Sugar
     
    5
    g
    6
    %
    Protein
     
    13
    g
    26
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    3880
    IU
    78
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    14.6
    mg
    18
    %
    Calcium
     
    277
    mg
    28
    %
    Iron
     
    2.4
    mg
    13
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutrition Disclaimer:

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    1. Teresa Ferraguto

      March 10, 2025 at 7:27 pm

      I made this for the first time, and I added two cans of chopped clams with the juice after sauteeing the garlic for a few minutes. I then followed the rest of the recipe. The family inhaled it! I will definitely be making this again!

      Reply
    2. Penny carroll

      April 05, 2023 at 10:59 am

      This looks so good. Why is there 5g of sugar?

      Reply
    3. kathleen

      January 05, 2023 at 11:41 pm

      Would love to be placed on your email list. Thank you.K

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      • Julia

        January 07, 2023 at 8:10 pm

        Kathleen, it's on my to-do list - coming soon!

        Reply
    4. Dana Orr

      December 23, 2022 at 7:16 pm

      We loved this! Very satisfying , delicious and filling! We are seniors who need to reduce fatty meats for heart health! We used just half of the bacon which we fried to well- done. The taste of this dish was perfect! We would not change anything else in the recipe. Thank you for sharing!
      Dana and Rick

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      • Julia

        December 24, 2022 at 12:04 pm

        Dana and Rick, I am so glad you found this recipe practical and delicious! Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to share this positive feedback. Happy Holidays! 🙂 🙂 🙂

        Reply
    5. Denise

      December 04, 2022 at 5:44 pm

      This is delicious! It's been in my saved recipes for a while. Glad I finally tried it. I also toasted pecans instead of pine nuts.

      Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
      • Julia

        December 05, 2022 at 10:04 pm

        Denise, I am so happy you tried this recipe and loved it! Thank you for taking the time to share such a positive comment. 🙂 Glad it worked well with pecans!

        Reply
    6. Barb

      November 09, 2022 at 12:58 pm

      Very good to eat and easy to make

      Reply
      • Julia

        November 10, 2022 at 3:50 pm

        Barb, thank you for trying the recipe and glad you loved it! 🙂

        Reply
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