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Italian Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

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Spaghetti squash stuffed with vegetables, crispy chickpeas, and Italian seasoning. Perfect for an easy weeknight meal or plant-based pasta substitution!

Italian Stuffed Spaghetti Squash served with Crispy Chickpeas on a plate with a fork by Flora & Vino

I watched a documentary on Minimalism this week on Netflix and by the end of the movie I was ready to scour my closets and cabinets and get rid of everything that didn’t serve a clear purpose.

But then it got late and I went to bed.

I still have a reminder on my “TO-DO” list to minimize the clutter in my life and go through things.

Ironically, the list itself is so cluttered that I probably will skip over that one unintentionally, bombarded by reminders and alarms and the feeling of constantly forgetting something.

It’s OK, at least I never forget dinner.

While watching the documentary, I also enjoyed this Italian Stuffed Spaghetti Squash!

If you can forgive me for not eating mindfully (I TRY not to typically watch TV while I eat, but…it happens. Sometimes it just works!)… let me share with you how amazing it is.

These spaghetti squash boats are packed with veggies, loaded with chickpea protein, and bursting with all the good Italian seasonings.

This is pasta night upgraded, my friends.

For the tie in, what can be more pleasing to a minimalist than this squash, a meal in itself, so concise and neat that you don’t even need a plate for serving?

cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, onion, and chickpeas by Flora & Vino

What You Need to Make Italian Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Here’s what you need:

  • spaghetti squash
  • Himalayan sea salt
  • black pepper
  • avocado oil spray
  • white onion
  • cherry tomato
  • white mushrooms
  • garbanzo beans
  • garlic powder
  • dried oregano
  • dried basil
  • spinach

That’s it!

Italian Stuffed Spaghetti Squash in a casserole dish with a fork by Flora & Vino

How to Make Italian Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

First, preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Cut the spaghetti squash in half and scoop out pulp and seeds with a spoon.

Rub the interior of the squash with the avocado oil and season with salt and pepper.

Lay the squash cut side down on the parchment paper and bake for 45-60 minutes or until the squash is soft and tender and lightly browed.

Next, prepare your squash filling on the stovetop. 

Add a drizzle of avocado oil in a pan over medium heat. 

Once it’s warm, add in the onion, garlic powder, oregano, basil, chickpeas, and mushrooms and sauté everything for 8-10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the chickpeas are lightly browned and crispy.

Add in spinach and cherry tomatoes in the last 2 minutes and cook only until the spinach is slightly wilted and vibrantly green.

After the squash has slightly cooled, tease the insides with a fork to form “noodles”. They should look like spaghetti!

To assemble, divide the vegetables and chickpeas between the quash halves and serve them with your sauce and toppings of choice!

Italian Stuffed Spaghetti Squash filling in a pan by Flora & Vino

Toppings for Italian Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Here’s what U like for serving:

  • pasta sauce
  • hummus
  • pesto fresh basil
  • vegan parmesan

Add your favorites!

Italian Stuffed Spaghetti Squash served on plates with Crispy Chickpeas and fork by Flora & Vino

Swaps and Substitutions

Don’t be discouraged by the long cook time on this recipe because it’s almost all spent waiting on the squash to cook.

If you don’t have an hour to spare on busy weeknights, feel free to cook the squash ahead of time and remove the “strands” and store in the fridge that way.

This way, you can create bowls with the squash vs. the boats and it will taste just as good!

As always, different veggie combinations will work fine in this recipe.

I’d be interested to see how another leafy green tastes instead of spinach, and consider throwing some bell pepper in.

My favorite thing is to eat them right out of the shell, piping hot with a bit of pasta sauce, pesto, or hummus.

I just really like stuffing things, OK?

Italian Stuffed Spaghetti Squash served on plates with forks with Crispy Chickpeas by Flora & Vino

I do feel a sense of heaviness attached to my “things” sometimes, like they have an emotional weight to them that I subconsciously carry.

And I know that my living space directly correlates to my mentality, because when all I see is clutter…all I can think is clutter!

What do you guys think about minimalism?

With any luck, by my next post, I will have gotten rid a of a few things and feel a bit freer.

If nothing else, my fridge will be lighter because all of the leftovers from this squash will be gone!

Italian Stuffed Spaghetti Squash served on plates with Crispy Chickpeas with fork by Flora & Vino

More Stuffed Vegetable Recipes

  • Stuffed Purple Sweet Potatoes

  • Italian Quinoa Stuffed Eggplant

  • Hummus Stuffed Zucchini Boats

  • Veggie Loaded Twice Baked Potato

  • Sweet Potato Boats

  • Spanish Rice & Beans Stuffed Peppers

  • Mushroom Marinara Stuffed Collard Greens

  • Chili Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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Be sure to leave me a comment, rating, and review so I can use your feedback to create more yums.

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XO Lauren

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  • Author: Flora & Vino
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 mins
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Diet: Vegan
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Description

Spaghetti squash stuffed with vegetables, crispy chickpeas, and Italian seasoning. Perfect for an easy weeknight meal or plant-based pasta substitution!


Ingredients

  • one spaghetti squash, halved and seeds/pulp removed
  • Himalayan sea salt, to taste
  • black pepper
  • avocado oil spray
  • 1/2 white onion, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomato medley, halved
  • 1 cup white mushrooms
  • 1 15 oz. can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 3 big handfuls of spinach

Optional for serving:

  • pasta sauce
  • hummus
  • pesto fresh basil
  • vegan parmesan

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut the spaghetti squash in half and scoop out pulp and seeds with a spoon.
  3. Rub the interior of the squash with the avocado oil and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Lay the squash cut side down on the parchment paper and bake for 45-60 minutes or until the squash is soft and tender and lightly browed. Check the squash at the 45 minutes to make sure it doesn’t burn.
  5. Remove from the oven, flip the squash halves over and allow it to cool for 5-10 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, spray a large pan with avocado oil and heat it over medium.
  7. Once it’s warm, add in the onion, garlic powder, oregano, basil, chickpeas, and mushrooms and sauté everything for 8-10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the chickpeas are lightly browned and crispy. Add in spinach and cherry tomatoes in the last 2 minutes and cook only until spinach is slightly wilted and vibrantly green.
  8. After the squash has slightly cooled, tease the insides with a fork to form “noodles”. They should resemble spaghetti!
  9. To assemble, divide the vegetables and chickpeas between the quash halves and serve them with your sauce of choice. Garnish with fresh basil and vegan parmesan and serve immediately.
  10. Store any leftover squash in the fridge for 1-2 days, though best when fresh.

Notes

Recipe adapted from The Glowing Fridge

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Entree
  • Method: Oven-Bake
  • Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Italian

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Filed Under: All Food Recipes, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Pasta, Stuffed Veggies, The Main Meal Tagged With: Oil Free

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  1. Eve Hunt

    July 12, 2019 at 6:24 am

    I’m always looking for new recipes that help us cut back on the processed alternatives. Thanks for putting all of these in one place.

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    • Flora & Vino

      July 12, 2019 at 10:49 pm

      Hi Eve! You’re so welcome! Hope you enjoy this! I’d love your feedback. XOXO Lauren

      Reply
  2. Harold Burton

    June 30, 2021 at 9:47 am

    This looks so delicious! I am definitely going to try this one!

    Reply
    • Flora & Vino

      August 2, 2021 at 5:29 pm

      Hi Harold,

      Let me know what you think when you try it!

      XOXO Lauren

      Reply
  3. Holly Hooper

    November 7, 2021 at 9:43 am

    I’m always looking for new recipes that help us cut back on the processed alternatives. Thanks for putting all of these in one place.

    Reply
    • Flora & Vino

      February 7, 2022 at 10:27 pm

      Hi Holly,

      You’re very welcome! Let me know which ones you try!

      XOXO Lauren

      Reply

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