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Spaghetti Squash with Bacon, Goat Cheese and Spinach Skillet

Spaghetti Squash with Bacon, Spinach and Goat Cheese Skillet is a healthy, low-carb weeknight dinner that’s ready in under 45 minutes. Made with roasted cherry tomatoes and garlic, it is super simple, keto-friendly and amazingly delicious!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 535kcal
Author: Agnieszka

Ingredients

  • 1 medium spaghetti squash
  • 10 oz baby spinach
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 5 oz goat cheese
  • 10 oz bacon
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed or minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil divided
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Bake the squash. Heat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut the spaghetti squash in half, scoop out the pits and discard. Brush the squash with half of the olive oil, season lightly with salt and pepper and place on a baking sheet, skin side up. the skin with a fork a couple times. Bake for 40-45 minutes. Take the squash out of the oven, let cool slightly and take the flesh out fluffing it with a fork. Set aside.
  • While the squash is baking, place the cherry tomatoes on another baking tray. Drizzle the cherry tomatoes with remaining oil and mix or shake to coat. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes in 400F.
  • Cut the bacon into small pieces and cook in a large skillet stirring occasionally until crispy. Using a slotted spoon remove the bacon bits and set aside. Discard bacon fat leaving about 1 tablespoon in the now empty skillet.
  • Place the spinach in the skillet, top with crushed garlic, cover and cook on low heat for a couple minutes until wilted. Uncover, cook for another minute stirring.
  • Add spaghetti squash, roasted cherry tomatoes and bacon bits. Crumble goat cheese into the mixture and stir everything gently.
  • Serve immediately!

Notes

Pick a spaghetti squash under 4 pounds for this dish. If it's smaller, it may take less than 40 minutes to cook. To check if it's done, open the oven and press the skin with a spoon. If it gives, it's ready.

Nutrition

Calories: 535kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 710mg | Potassium: 1070mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 7906IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 195mg | Iron: 4mg