Description
This Baked Boursin Spaghetti Squash is a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful low-carb dish made with roasted spaghetti squash and rich Boursin cheese. It’s the perfect comfort food that’s easy to make and packed with flavor
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 (5.2 oz) package Boursin cheese (Garlic & Fine Herbs or your favorite flavor)
- ½ cup heavy cream (or milk for a lighter version)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven & Prepare Squash:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Brush the inside with olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Place cut-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast the Squash:
- Bake for 35-45 minutes, until the squash is tender and strands easily pull apart with a fork.
- Let cool slightly, then use a fork to scrape the strands, keeping them inside the shell.
- Make the Creamy Boursin Sauce:
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the Boursin cheese with heavy cream until smooth.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Assemble & Bake Again:
- Pour the Boursin sauce over the spaghetti squash strands and mix gently.
- Sprinkle with a little extra Parmesan if desired.
- Return to the oven and bake for 10 minutes, until warm and slightly golden on top.
- Serve & Enjoy!
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve warm.
- Enjoy as a main dish or a delicious low-carb side!
Notes
- If you prefer a lighter version, you can substitute heavy cream with milk.
- For added flavor, top with extra grated Parmesan before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg