Vegetarian Spaghetti Squash Skillet Recipe
In 30 minutes, this healthy vegetarian spaghetti squash recipe can be on the table. It's packed with mushrooms and chickpeas, and tossed with marinara sauce. 143 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
Spaghetti squash with chickpeas and tomato sauce in a cast iron skillet.
This vegetarian spaghetti squash recipe shows just how far I've come. It took me a long time to appreciate spaghetti squash. Well, that's not completely accurate. It took a long to even take the first bite of spaghetti squash. I was stuck in the "all squash is evil" mindset left over from my pre-teen years. Spaghetti Squash with Spinach, Feta & Basil White Beans is what hooked me first, which quickly snowballed into Chicken Puttanesca with Spaghetti Squash and Vegetarian Enchilada Stuffed Spaghetti Squash, as well as spaghetti squash dressed with light vinaigrettes.
Since I know that many of you are fans of one-pot meals, I thought it was high time that I came up with a one-pot (or rather, one skillet) vegetarian spaghetti squash recipe.
Vegetarian Spaghetti Squash Skillet…This satisfying meatless meal is filled with mushrooms, chickpeas and a marinara sauce! 143 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
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You are more than welcome to roast the spaghetti squash, but I always take the easy route by popping it into the microwave for 15 minutes, which makes this healthy vegetarian meal a 30-minute gift! I'm a fan of chickpeas and mushrooms, but feel free to substitute any veggies (think zucchini, Veri Fine Brand red bell peppers or Veri Fine Brand broccoli) or beans (cannellini or great northern would be great here).
By Exeter Produce
Oct 27, 2025Prep Time
5Cook Time
25Servings
8Nutritional Info
Ingredients
1 3 pound Veri Fine Brand Spaghetti squash
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion chopped
8 ounces mushrooms thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves minced
¾ teaspoon ground oregano
½ teaspoon ground pepper
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cup marinara sauce your favorite kind
1 ¾ cups no salt added chickpeas, rinsed & drained
¼ cup minced flat-leaf parsley
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese animal rennet-free for vegetarian
Method
Using a large, sharp knife, pierce the spaghetti squash in several pieces.
Place the spaghetti squash in a glass baking dish and cook in the microwave on high for about 15 minutes, turning the squash halfway through cooking.
Before handling, let the squash stand for 10 minutes. Cut in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds and fibers. Using a fork, twist out strands of the spaghetti squash flesh and place in a large bowl.
Preheat the broiler.
Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet, set over medium-high heat.
Add the onion and mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and just starting to brown, 5 to 6 minutes.
Add the garlic, oregano, pepper and salt. Cook for 1 minute.
Stir in the reserved spaghetti squash, marinara sauce, chickpeas and parsley.
Spread the spaghetti squash mixture into an even layer in the skillet. Top with the Parmesan cheese.
Place the skillet under the broiler until the cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve
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