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by Stacy  25 Comments

Spaghetti Squash Primavera

Are y’all getting bored with Cooking Through Stacy’s Stash? Cause I gotta tell you – we’re not even half-way there yet. Surprised? Yes, I might have a cookbook hoarding problem…but if you knew how many I had before we moved, you might change your mind. Ahem. There are lots of things that are worse than hoarding cookbooks…hoarding empty ketchup bottles…hoarding broken light bulbs…hoarding used q-tips. See, now I have justified myself.

I love spaghetti squash – no matter how you cook it: in the oven or in the crock, it’s one of my favorite vegetables. I like to buy several at the Farmer’s Market when they’re in season and keep them in my basement where it’s cool. I can keep them for 2-3 months this way. But I’ve had people tell me you can also store them in the fridge for extended amounts of time…but my fridge is usually crammed full with various things in mason jars. 

Spaghetti Squash Primavera

We’re in another one of my Southern Living Cookbooks this month – today we’re tackling 1986…which you can still buy on Amazon, used. I love buying used books on Amazon! (Dear FTC, that’s an affiliate link, but I know you don’t buy cookbooks – you likely eat out every day on your meager income. Ahem.)

1986 was my last year as an only child – my sister was born in 1987, when I was 5 years old. Interesting fact – she used to beat me up. My parents told me it would happen…just like I’m telling Annie the same thing about her younger brother. My parents were right, so I’m probably right. Jamey doesn’t beat me up any more – we’re friends now. Cool, huh?

Spaghetti Squash Primavera

I chose Almost Pasta Primavera for this week…which I renamed to Spaghetti Squash Primavera – I like titles that tell me stuff or get my attention, like Cajun Chicken Pasta or Buffalo Crack Slaw. ALMOST Pasta Primavera? What does that even mean? This is almost cooked…this is almost ready…this is almost, but not quite Pasta Primavera. Lame name. So, I changed it…the name and the ingredients.

I didn’t want to use low cal margarine. Yuck. I actually just nixed that ingredient. Because really…it called for ¾ teaspoon low calorie margarine. Why even bother? Who even uses ¾ teaspoon butter for a whole recipe? I’ll tell you – a quack, that’s who.

I changed a lot of the stuff in this recipe – so it doesn’t resemble this one much at all.  That being said, thanks for the idea, Southern Living!

Spaghetti Squash Primavera

This recipe didn’t call for any meat. But, I like meat. We’re good friends. I added 1 cup chopped, cooked chicken. I always try to make sure there is cooked chicken in the freezer – I make Crock Pot Baked Chicken a lot so I can always have cooked chicken on hand. You should too…come on, everyone’s doing it.

Spaghetti Squash Primavera

For this recipe you can steam or roast your veggies. Roasting is my method of choice for cooking veggies. Any veggies will do – whatever you have on hand. Just make sure it’s 4 cups worth. I used: snow peas, carrots, brussels sprouts, onions, and green peppers. It was delicious! I would have used zucchini, but I used all of them in Zoodles. Oops.

Make sure to season your veggies well. I used Seasoned Salt, because it’s what I use on almost everything. I’m a creature of habit.

You’re going to make a sauce, kinda like alfredo, in a small saucepan. It comes together really fast – like in less than 5 minutes. Don’t boil it unless you enjoy scraping burned dairy products off of pans. I don’t…but I somehow end up doing it regularly. Set a timer, for Pete’s sake!

Spaghetti Squash Primavera

When everything is ready, just mix it all together in a big bowl and then spoon it out on to plates. Or, if you’re home alone, you can stand at the kitchen cabinet and eat it straight out of the bowl. Put a movie on so your 4 year old will be occupied and won’t tell Daddy as soon as he gets home…someone around here has loose lips. GUESS WHAT MOMMY DID!?!

But really, this is just another fabulous way to eat spaghetti squash. And if you haven’t jumped on the spaghetti squash train yet, you better hurry. It’s leaving the station. All aboard!

Spaghetti Squash Primavera

Spaghetti Squash Primavera

  • 1 medium spaghetti squash, crocked or baked
  • 4 cups of veggies of choice, roasted or steamed (broccoli, cauliflower, beans, peas, carrots, mushrooms, snow peas, zucchini, squash, etc.)
  • 1 cup chopped, cooked chicken
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese
  • 5 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

 

  1. Roast or steam veggies and prepare squash. Warm chicken.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine ricotta, milk, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook only until warm and combined.
  3. In a large bowl, toss together spaghetti squash strands, veggies, chicken, and sauce.
  4. Serve with additional Parmesan if desired.

Yield: 4 servings

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Stacy is a Homemaking and Business Mom Mentor, the author of two cookbooks, creator of multiple e-courses, seasoned life coach, and comedian extraordinaire. Her first priority is her husband and her children - family first. She presses on each day because her calling is to teach, train, and mentor other ladies to have their dreams. She believes if it’s not easy, you won’t do it – because she’s lived it. She’ll bring YOU the awesome so that you can get your home back into control and watch your business soar. For tips and easy strategies, you can follow her on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.

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  1. Becky says

    October 14, 2013 at 8:57 pm

    This looks really good… love squash and brussel sprouts!! Yum! Top 15!!

    Reply
  2. Teresa says

    October 12, 2013 at 11:34 pm

    This recipe sounds wonderful. Thanks for showing it on Strut Your Stuff.

    Reply
  3. Denise says

    October 11, 2013 at 10:03 am

    Hi! Stacy, I am visiting from Freedom Fridays. This looks delicious! I love spaghetti squash. I just learned how to BBQ or grill it. It is wonderful. Come by and see me sometime at Soup Spice Everything Nice. Pinning this recipe now! How a lovely day!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      October 11, 2013 at 3:15 pm

      Oh my gosh! Grill it?! Mind blowing!!!

      Reply
  4. Asheritah Ciuciu says

    October 10, 2013 at 10:59 pm

    Um… yum!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      October 11, 2013 at 5:59 am

      Um..totally! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Jenny K. says

    October 10, 2013 at 4:37 pm

    Love all these yummy recipes!
    I love fudge! I will have to try this one & see if the troops give it a thumbs up!
    Thanks for sharing your THM recipes with us. 🙂

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      October 10, 2013 at 9:45 pm

      I hope they don’t – because then YOU can eat it all.

      Reply
  6. faith goeson says

    October 9, 2013 at 8:45 am

    Hey, Stacy, ended up following you on another bloghop. Can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      October 9, 2013 at 9:30 pm

      Hooray! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  7. Sharon Grover says

    October 8, 2013 at 11:57 pm

    Your posts always make me laugh! What an easy and delicious recipe. I’m glad you like the almond joy fudge and feel almost famous that my recipe was highlighted on your blog (and that your mama liked it too)!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      October 9, 2013 at 5:48 am

      We ate the last of the batch yesterday. I considered holding a funeral. Must. Make. More.

      Reply
  8. Vickie says

    October 8, 2013 at 9:06 pm

    Thanks for the link up Stacy. Your spaghetti squash primaries sounds wonderful.

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      October 9, 2013 at 5:48 am

      🙂 It tastes wonderful too…tooting my own horn here.

      Reply
  9. Adriane Mummert says

    October 8, 2013 at 1:12 pm

    Thanks for sharing, Stacy! I am excited about this one- I have just recently begun using Laughing Cow as a sauce (as in Creamless Creamy Veggies) but wouldn’t have thought of ricotta! And we are always looking for new things to put over spaghetti squash!! Thanks for encouraging me to link up for TH Tuesday- I am sobeautifuladay on instagram and post food there all the time, but today is my first time joining the link party. Whoop!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      October 8, 2013 at 2:05 pm

      We love laughing cow around here! 🙂 And serious cows too – they make good hamburgers.

      Reply
  10. Jessica Smartt says

    October 8, 2013 at 12:43 pm

    You’re hilarious. And this sounds so yummy! I’m going to try to make it dairy-free with one of my famous but not really coconut milk-cream sauces. Yup, I’m going to do it!! Great recipe! And keep cooking through that stash, girl!!!

    Reply
  11. Dakota122503 . says

    October 8, 2013 at 11:21 am

    Yum! I have yet to try spaghetti squash in place of pasta, I have found here in the Deep South, winter squash isn’t available year round, but it is right now so I’d better try this soon!! =)

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      October 8, 2013 at 2:06 pm

      I’m so glad that Food City keeps them all the time!

      Reply
  12. TJ says

    October 8, 2013 at 11:20 am

    Thanks you for the link up and the new recipe! 😀

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      October 8, 2013 at 2:06 pm

      You’re welcome!

      Reply
  13. Jessica from SimplyHealthyHome says

    October 8, 2013 at 10:44 am

    Thanks for featuring my MIM! 🙂

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      October 8, 2013 at 2:06 pm

      Girl – it’s fantastic!

      Reply
  14. Rashel says

    October 8, 2013 at 8:50 am

    I love how you keep going through your cookbooks and converting recipes to THM. I’ve realized this week that I need to do that with some of our family favorites instead of continuing to try new recipes all of the time. My family would appreciate it 🙂
    Blessings,
    Rashel

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      October 8, 2013 at 9:27 am

      🙂 I’m not really converting them to THM – I’m mostly just converting them to a healthier lifestyle instead of the SAD…and it’s a lot of fun – and pretty stinkin’ delicious. 🙂

      Reply


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