Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Cooking Steps
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Carefully slice the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, brush the insides with melted butter, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place the spaghetti squash halves cut-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Once cool enough to handle, use a fork to shred the squash flesh into strands. Set aside in a large bowl.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the remaining butter, add the diced onion, and sauté until translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Then add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Sprinkle the flour over the onion and garlic mixture, stirring continuously for about 1-2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the whole milk until smooth.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, stirring frequently until it thickens, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in salt, black pepper, and nutmeg if using. Fold in Gruyere and sharp cheddar cheese.
- Pour the creamy cheese sauce over the shredded spaghetti squash and mix until evenly coated. Transfer to a greased baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix the reserved cheeses with panko breadcrumbs and sprinkle over the squash mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
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Notes
This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge. Simply add a few extra minutes to the baking time if chilled.
