This basil goat cheese spaghetti squash combines creamy goat cheese, fresh basil and grape tomatoes, and of course a bit of garlic into this amazing and fresh dish that's just perfect if you are looking for something light, cheesy, and delicious!

Why spaghetti squash?

I don't know about you, but I have a soft spot in my heart for spaghetti squash.  Although I know the texture "does not feel like spaghetti" it's delicious, stringy (just like spaghetti!), and a healthy alternative.  

I love it in the fall with pumpkin and brown sugar mixed in.  

I love it spiced up in this Spicy Peanut Spaghetti Squash dish, and I love to make new concoctions out of it when I need a change.  

I love it in BHHY's Spaghetti Squash Taco Bake, the Jalapeno Popper Spaghetti Squash recipe, and our Skinny Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash Bake too!

So when I had a healthy helping of goat cheese, tomatoes, and basil, in my fridge, I felt it was time to start experimenting with this Basil Goat Cheese Spaghetti Squash and have been making it for lunches and dinners ever since!

Basil and Goat Cheese Toppings:

There's no secret if you read this blog at all that I have a love passion obsession for goat cheese!  

Doesn't it make everything better?  

So besides the amazing goat cheese, I decided to pack sweet grape tomatoes, onion slices, garlic, basil, and a drizzle of olive oil over these spaghetti squash halves and roasted them (along with a few chicken breasts) for one easy and delicious healthy meal.

Goat Cheese Spaghetti Squash Pairings:

Try this dish alongside a healthy green helping of Air Fryer Asparagus or Sriracha Mayo Cream Broccoli!

 Goat Cheese Spaghetti Squash Ingredients:

• 1 spaghetti squash, halved with the seeds scooped out
• baby spinach
• grape tomatoes, halved
• olive oil, divided
• chopped onion, divided
• fresh chopped basil, divided
• goat cheese, divided
• garlic powder, divided
• nuts or seeds for garnish, we like to use sunflower seeds!

How to make spaghetti squash with goat cheese:

For a detailed list of directions, scroll down to find the full recipe card.

1. Preheat your oven to 400*F. Place your spaghetti squash halves on a baking sheet, insides facing up.
2. Place half of your spinach, tomatoes, onion, basil, and goat cheese inside each squash half.
3. Drizzle each squash half with 1 teaspoon olive oil and ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder. Lastly, sprinkle each half with nuts or seeds to your liking and a bit of black pepper if desired.
4. Place the baking sheet with the squash in your oven and bake for 30-45 minutes, until the squash is golden brown along the edges and is tender on the inside.
5. Remove from the oven to cool a bit before placing on a plate. Using a fork to scrape the inside sides of the squash, scoop the squash out, producing fluffy spaghetti squash "noodles". Mix all the warm ingredients together and enjoy!

How to store leftover goat cheese spaghetti squash:

You can store your leftover cooked and cooled to room temperature spaghetti squash in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

I highly recommend scooping out your leftover spaghetti squash from its outer core once it is cool enough to handle by touch (be careful!  The spaghetti squash may be hot when handling!), so that it is quicker and easier to reheat and devour later!

How to reheat your leftover spaghetti squash dish:

To reheat your leftover refrigerated spaghetti squash dish simply place your leftovers (remember we scooped out the spaghetti squash from it's outer shell once it was cooked and cooled enough to handle BEFORE we placed it in a storage container in the fridge) in a microwave-safe dish with a cover fitted loosely overtop of the dish, into the microwave.

Cook your leftovers on high for 30-90 seconds depending on how hot you want your leftovers to be.

Then enjoy!

More delicious goat cheese recipes:

• Goat Cheese Pasta Sauce + Sweet Corn and Sunflower Seeds

• Easy Goat Cheese Spaghetti and Meatballs

• Red Wine Pasta + Garlic Basil Goat Cheese Sauce (Gluten Free)

• One-Pot Rosemary Goat Cheese Chicken Pasta

• Protein Packed Goat Cheese Egg Bake

• Bacon Goat Cheese Jalapeno Poppers