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Parmesan Spaghetti Squash, Spinach, and Bacon with Pine Nuts

Published: Dec 24, 2015 | 34 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

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Parmesan Spaghetti Squash, Spinach, and Bacon with Pine Nuts
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr
 

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!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 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
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts , toasted
  • salt and pepper
Instructions
How to cook spaghetti squash:
  1. Preheat oven to 425 Fahrenheit.
  2. 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.
  3. 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:
  1. 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:
  1. Add spaghetti squash to the skillet with spinach, add finely chopped cooked bacon and mix to combine, on low heat.
  2. 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 Facts
Parmesan Spaghetti Squash, Spinach, and Bacon with Pine Nuts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 386 Calories from Fat 279
% Daily Value*
Fat 31g48%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 30mg10%
Sodium 519mg23%
Potassium 533mg15%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 3880IU78%
Vitamin C 14.6mg18%
Calcium 277mg28%
Iron 2.4mg13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Filed Under: Bacon, Cheese, Dinner, Gluten Free, Healthy, Nuts, Parmesan, Recipe, Spaghetti Squash, Spinach, Vegetables Published: Dec 24, 2015 34 Comments

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  1. Jennifer

    Jan 16, 2021 at 6:34 pm

    I love this recipe! We like to saute shrimp with the garlic & spinach before adding in the other ingredients.

    Reply
  2. Rose Martine

    Nov 05, 2020 at 11:32 pm

    This recipe looks awesome!!! Since I don’t use grain flour, do you think almond or coconut flour would work well as a substitute? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Julia

      Nov 14, 2020 at 7:58 pm

      Yes, I actually used gluten-free flour to make these.

      Reply
  3. maggie schmidt

    Jun 20, 2020 at 1:34 am

    tried this for the first time tonight. i was just looking for something a bit different, but easy to do with my spaghetti squash. it was so fabulous! my whole family loved it. thank you for making something great and easy!

    Reply
  4. Martin says

    Mar 19, 2019 at 8:08 am

    Hi, Julia
    I so enjoy your site and your recipes. Would you please consider adding a print option so we can enjoy your recipes a little more easily. Okay, you have just made my day. I was just talking to my husband about wanting to make more things from scratch. This is awesome. I made this last night I add mushrooms and red pepper flakes, I wi make this again, soooo good. Thank you

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    • Julia

      Mar 25, 2019 at 6:09 pm

      I am so glad you liked this recipe! Adding mushrooms sounds delicious! There is a print button in the recipe card right underneath the photo (in the recipe card) – if you would like to print this recipe!

      Reply
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