Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Breadsticks
They look like breadsticks. They taste like breadsticks. But there’s really no “bread” in this tasty first course.
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
Equipment & Utensils
- Large-rimmed baking sheet or casserole dish
- Large mixing bowl
- Dish or cheese cloth
- Baking sheet
- Aluminum foil
- Large knife
- Fork
- Spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
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.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
3-4 pieces
Per serving
Amount
Calories
440
Total Fat
21g
Sodium
780mg
Total Carbohydrate
42g
Protein
23g
