Super delish carbonara casserole using spaghetti squash!
(Adapted from: https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-baked-spaghetti-squash-carbonara-recipes-from-the-kitchn-200313)
Prep Time15 minsCook Time45 minsTotal Time1 hr
1 medium spaghetti squash
4 oz diced pancetta
1 small diced onion
4 eggs
½ cup ricotta cheese
1 ¼ cups Parmesan cheese, divided
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1Bake or microwave spaghetti squash (this microwave method works well: https://www.mexicateria.com/recipes/microwaved-spaghetti-squash), then remove the seeds, scrape out flesh with a fork, and set aside.
2Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
3Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
4Saute the diced pancetta in a skillet over medium heat until the edges crisp.
5Add the onions to the skillet and cook until they're soft and begin to brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
6Whisk the eggs in a large bowl, then whisk in the ricotta.
7Fold in the cooked bacon and onions, then 1 cup of the grated cheese and the salt and pepper.
8Mix the squash into the egg and onion mixture. Spread in the baking dish and top with the remaining 1/4 cup of cheese.
9Bake until set and golden-brown on top, about 45 minutes.
Note
10The casserole can be assembled ahead of time, then baked the next day.
Ingredients
1 medium spaghetti squash
4 oz diced pancetta
1 small diced onion
4 eggs
½ cup ricotta cheese
1 ¼ cups Parmesan cheese, divided
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
Directions
1Bake or microwave spaghetti squash (this microwave method works well: https://www.mexicateria.com/recipes/microwaved-spaghetti-squash), then remove the seeds, scrape out flesh with a fork, and set aside.
2Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
3Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
4Saute the diced pancetta in a skillet over medium heat until the edges crisp.
5Add the onions to the skillet and cook until they're soft and begin to brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
6Whisk the eggs in a large bowl, then whisk in the ricotta.
7Fold in the cooked bacon and onions, then 1 cup of the grated cheese and the salt and pepper.
8Mix the squash into the egg and onion mixture. Spread in the baking dish and top with the remaining 1/4 cup of cheese.
9Bake until set and golden-brown on top, about 45 minutes.
Note
10The casserole can be assembled ahead of time, then baked the next day.
Baked Spaghetti Squash Carbonara
AuthorMelissa