Description
This Kale and Spaghetti Squash Gratin is a comforting winter dish that combines tender spaghetti squash with a creamy kale and cheese filling, topped with a golden Parmesan crust.
Ingredients
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- 1 small spaghetti squash, ~2 lbs (900 g)
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 large onion, cut into 1/2 inch dice
- 4 cups (960 ml) baby kale or 1 large bunch kale of your choice
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) flour
- 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) half-and-half
- 1 cup (240 ml) grated Gruyère cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half and place each half, cut side down, on a parchment-lined baking tray. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool until you can handle it comfortably. Scoop out the seeds and discard them. Use a fork to scrape the squash into strands and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and translucent.
- Add the kale to the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes, until wilted.
- Sprinkle the flour over the kale and onion mixture, stirring to coat. Gradually add the half-and-half, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the Gruyère cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine the spaghetti squash strands with the kale mixture and transfer to an 8” round baking dish.
- Sprinkle the top with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Fills one 8” round baking dish.
- You can substitute Gruyère with Swiss cheese if preferred.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 22
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 45