Side dishe for 4

Baked Spaghetti Squash

Name: Baked Spaghetti Squash
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 small spaghetti squash; 5 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1 yellow onion; 2 cloves garlic; 4 chipotles en adobo; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup veggie broth; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 3 scallions; 3 tbsp chopped cilantro; 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese

$8.64for 470 minServes 4

Roasted spaghetti squash is mixed with chipotle cream sauce, topped with breadcrumbs and cheese, then baked until bubbling.

Photo: holajalapeno.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Winter squash (butternut, 1.5 lb$1.29/lb typical	1.5 lb	$1.94Typical price
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Canned chiles and chipotles in adobo, 4 oz$0.35/oz typical	4 oz	$1.40Typical price
	Heavy cream, 8.25 oz$0.22/oz typical	8.25 oz	$1.83Typical price
	Broth, 8.25 oz$0.07/oz typical	8.25 oz	$0.58Typical price
	Bread crumbs, 2 oz$0.14/oz typical	2 oz	$0.28Typical price
	Green onions, 0.5$1.19 each typical	0.5	$0.51Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.14Typical price
	Swiss, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical	2 oz	$0.80Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$8.64

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Swap bread crumbs for stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

70 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Mexican Vegetarian Budget Side dishes Fall

Typical price

$2.16 per serving$8.64 for 4

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Ingredients

1 small spaghetti squash
5 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp kosher salt
1 yellow onion
2 cloves garlic
4 chipotles en adobo
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup veggie broth
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
3 scallions
3 tbsp chopped cilantro
1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese

Steps

Heat the oven to 400 F.
Halve the squash lengthwise, remove the seeds, and brush the cut sides with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
Place the squash cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for 40 to 45 minutes, until tender.
Cook the onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Add the chipotles, cream, and broth, then simmer for 8 minutes.
Scrape the squash strands into the skillet, stir in the scallions and cilantro, and season with salt and pepper.
Transfer the mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, top with breadcrumbs and cotija, and bake at 400 F for 10 minutes.