Dinner for 6
Spaghetti Squash Creamy Bake
$4.73for 460 minServes 6
Roasted spaghetti squash combines with garlicky spinach and a creamy tofu sauce before baking into a warm vegetable casserole.
Photo: veganricha.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Winter squash (butternut, 2 lb$1.29/lb typical | 2 lb | $2.58Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
 | Spinach, 3.5 oz$0.35/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $1.22Typical price |
 | Tofu, 7 oz$0.17/oz typical | 7 oz | $1.19Typical price |
 | Mint, a little$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.02Typical price |
 | Fresh tomatoes, a little$1.99/lb typical | a little | $0.15Typical price |
 | Milk, 11 oz$0.04/oz typical | 11 oz | $0.42Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.09 | ||
Swaps
- Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianLow-carbKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersFall
$1.18 per serving$4.73 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 3 1/2 oz chopped spinach
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
- 7 oz silken tofu
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp oregano basil and thyme
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp sundried tomato
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cup non dairy milk
- 2 tsp cornstarch or arrowroot starch
- fresh basil or herbs
Steps
- Halve the spaghetti squash lengthwise, remove the seeds, and place it cut-side down on a baking sheet.
- Bake the squash at 400 F for 35 minutes, then scrape the strands into a large bowl.
- Blend the tofu, non-dairy milk, garlic powder, onion powder, herbs, sundried tomato, nutritional yeast, cornstarch, and salt until smooth.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet, cook the garlic for 1 minute, and wilt the spinach for 2 minutes.
- Stir the squash, spinach, and sauce together, then spread the mixture in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Bake at 400 F for 10 minutes, then top with fresh herbs.
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