Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Breadsticks
They look like breadsticks. They taste like breadsticks. But there’s really no “bread” in this tasty first course.
Temperature: | 400 degrees, increased to 425 degrees |
Serving size: | 3-4 pieces |
Prep time: | 20 minutes |
Cook time: | 1 hour, 10 minutes |
Total time: | 1 hour, 30 minutes |
Equipment: | Large-rimmed baking sheet or casserole dish Large mixing bowl Dish or cheese cloth Baking sheet Aluminum foil |
Utensils: | Large knife Fork Spoon Measuring cups and spoons |
Ingredients
1 medium spaghetti squash, halved and seeds removed
1 tablespoon olive oil OR vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced OR 2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning OR Celebrate Your Plate Italian Seasoning
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup corn starch
3 cups shredded mozzarella, divided (1 cup for mixing into dough, 2 cups for topping)
2 large eggs
Non-stick spray
1 jar marinara sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, utensils, and produce.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place spaghetti squash halves on a large-rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle cut sides of spaghetti squash with oil and season with salt and pepper. Flip squash so that halves are open side-down on baking sheet. Roast until tender, 35 to 40 minutes.
- When spaghetti squash has 10 minutes left to bake, begin preparing other ingredients. Measure and pour garlic, Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese, cornstarch, and 1 cup of mozzarella into a large bowl. Mix to combine.
- After spaghetti squash has been removed from oven, increase oven temperature to 425 degrees.
- When spaghetti squash has cooled slightly, use a fork to break up squash strands by scraping through the squash and pulling the spaghetti-like strands away from the sides. Using a cheesecloth or dish towel, wring excess moisture out of the scooped-out spaghetti squash innards.
- Transfer spaghetti squash to the large bowl with the ingredient mixture. Add eggs and stir until completely combined.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and grease with non-stick spray. Transfer “dough” to baking sheet and pat into a thin rectangular crust. Bake until golden and dried out, about 25 minutes.
- Sprinkle with remaining 2 cups of mozzarella and bake until cheese is melted, around 8 to 10 minutes more.
- Slice across in half, and then slice into 2-inch-wide sticks and serve with marinara.
Ingredients