This Spaghetti Squash with Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Pesto is a healthy and satisfying meal! It is perfect if you want to cut down on carbs.
Healthy and Satisfying
It seems that every year around March or so, I start to crave healthier foods. I usually crave fresh fruits and vegetables in the form of salads and juices.
It's not like I have been eating unhealthy the last few months, but it's this time of year that I like to detox and drink fresh juice.
It is time to do a Spring cleaning from the inside out and reset myself with some healthier habits.
Instead of making pasta today, like I might have a few months back, I decided to make Spaghetti Squash with Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Pesto. It feels like you are indulging, but you are really eating a super healthy dish.
Healthy Swap
Anytime that I can swap out an ingredient for a healthier one, I am all in. Spaghetti Squash is perfect for just that.
It works well in place of pasta dishes, which means that you are eating less carbs and more veggies, which is a win-win in my book.
When I don't have spaghetti squash I like to use shirataki noodles. They are made from yam flour, with some products containing tofu as well. They are very low in carbs and calories.
They don't have a lot of nutrients like spaghetti squash, but they aren't loaded with carbs like pasta, so they make a great healthy swap.
Why is it Green?
This Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Pesto gets its green color from basil and spinach, so it is packed with nutrients. Yes, there really are sun-dried tomatoes in there!
I was able to keep a basil plant alive for many months, even with my black thumb. It wasn't until it got cold that I had to say farewell to it. I made many pesto dishes with it, and it more than paid for itself quickly.
Some Other Recipes With Healthy Swaps
- Cauliflower Pizza Crust
- Bean and Mexican Cauliflower Rice Burritos
- Ginger Garlic Zucchini Noodle Stir Fry
- Maple Chipotle Black Bean Lettuce Wraps with Mango Salsa
If you want to use the pesto in another dish, or have someone in your family who prefers pasta, I made some Tofu Ricotta Ravioli with Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Pesto awhile back.
You'll never guess what the ravioli is made out of! I will give you a hint - it's gluten free and takes literally only minutes to make.
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Spaghetti Squash with Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Pesto
This vegan spaghetti squash recipe is a great way to add more veggies into your diet while cutting down on carbs.
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I love these Pyrex baking dishes! I used a 7 ½" x 9 ½" baking dish for this recipe. It's great because it comes with a cover, so I can put it in the fridge.
Spaghetti Squash with Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Pesto
Ingredients
- 1 large spaghetti squash
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Sun-dried Tomato Basil Pesto
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°.
- Slice spaghetti squash in half. Scrape out seeds and stringy bits. Drizzle olive oil in a baking dish, and place spaghetti squash cut side down on top. Roast at 450° for 25-30 minutes, or until fully cooked and tender.
- Mix with sun-dried tomato basil pesto. Add salt and pepper as needed. Reheat if necessary.
Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
kristina says
mmhm obsessed with Dellaos pesto lately! Need to try to make my own now 🙂 Pinning for later!
Cait Weingartner says
This recipe looks delicious! I love spaghetti squash and pesto too, so this is definitely a "must try" recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Willow Moon says
Thanks Cait!
RandiG at FrugElegance says
YUM! This looks delicious. I will be giving this recipe a try!
hal says
i love all of these ingredients & have never really thought of putting them together - i need to try this one!
Sarah Kranz says
This looks great! Growing up my mom would always serve plain spaghetti squash and I knew there had to be a way to spice it up, and here it is!
Willow Moon says
I get that! I don't think I could eat it plain, especially after eating it with Southwest flavors, pesto and marinara on top!
Kate says
I love pesto and spaghetti squash-so I bet I would like this! You have me inspired to make pesto now! Yum!