Spaghetti Squash with Goat Cheese and Arugula

Spaghetti squash with arugula topped with lemon zest in a white bowl with wooden forks and fresh lemons in the background.

5 from 9 votes

Spaghetti Squash with Goat Cheese and Arugula

Creamy and slightly peppery, this Spaghetti Squash with Goat Cheese and Arugula is a healthier option for pasta night. A little lemon juice adds tart flavour to the light, tangy sauce.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 250kcal

Author: Amanda Mason

Equipment

large mixing bowl
baking dish

Ingredients

1 spaghetti squash
½ lemon, zested and juiced
3 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
½ cup soft goat cheese, divided
3 handfuls arugula
¼ teaspoon coarse salt, to taste
½ teaspoon coarse pepper, to taste

Instructions

Roast spaghetti squash. Use these instructions
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together the 3 Tablespoons of oil, lemon juice from ½ of a lemon, a dash of sea salt and lots of fresh pepper. Add in ¼ cup of the crumbled goat cheese, stir, and then add in the arugula.
Add 2-3 tablespoons boiling water over the greens and stir again.
Add the roasted and shredded spaghetti squash to the bowl with the sauce and arugula and toss well.
Crumble the remaining ¼ cup of goat cheese over the top and sprinkle with lemon zest.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Easier Way To Cut Spaghetti Squash: To make the spaghetti squash easier to cut, you can microwave for 3 minutes before slicing to make cutting easier, then roast as usual.
Switch Out The Cheese: a good quality goat cheese works and tastes the best. It's my personal favorite, but you can also substitute it out and use feta cheese or cream cheese if you want.
Storage & Reheating: Store any leftovers in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat in a saucepan on the stove or in the oven so the goat cheese blends smoothly.
Prep Ahead of Time: If you want to get ahead of things, you can roast and shred the spaghetti squash ahead of time. It will stay good in the fridge for up to 2 days before using.

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