Spaghetti Squash with Creamy Hummus
This dish not only delivers a comforting, creamy pasta-like experience but also embraces a low-carb, nutrient-packed twist with one of my favorites… spaghetti squash!
This dish is a delicious fusion of two of my most popular recipes: my Penne Alla Hummus and my Spinach Artichoke Dip Spaghetti Squash. I created it because I love the ease of creating a rich and creamy hummus pasta sauce in a casserole dish, and I also love twirling strands of spaghetti squash instead of traditional pasta. And that’s how this recipe came to be!
P.S. Once you give spaghetti squash a try and master slicing it by following my microwave trick, you will be hooked on its subtly sweet, spaghetti-like strands. I have spaghetti squash pizza recipes (classic, veggie, and Hawaiian) and a yummy Cacio e Pepe Spaghetti Squash dish that you’ll want to add to your list.
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- Effortless prep: It’s incredibly simple to make, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. The hardest part of this recipe is slicing the spaghetti squash.
- Creamy, plant-based sauce: The hummus truly makes this dish shine! Choose your favorite variety—be it classic, garlic, roasted red pepper—to infuse your sauce with extra flavor and wholesome goodness.
- Bursting with deliciousness: As it bakes, juicy cherry tomatoes explode with sweetness, tying all the elements together for a tasty sensation that will leave you craving more.
Not only is it packed with nutrition, but it also couldn’t be any easier to make because it all comes together in a spaghetti squash. All you have to do is slice the squash and scoop out its seeds, add a dollop of hummus, some cherry tomatoes, seasoning, and olive oil, and ley the oven work its magic! As the dish bakes away in the oven, the creamy hummus sauce hugs every strand of squash, while those cherry tomatoes burst and lend a juicy sweetness that ties the whole thing together.
It’s so simple and the sauce is absolutely heavenly. It’s like a flavor explosion in every single bite!
Looking for another way to enjoy hummus? Try my Mediterranean Hummus Board!
Spaghetti Squash with Creamy Hummus
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 1 heaping cup hummus, plain, garlic, roasted red pepper
- ¼ cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in halves
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch salt and ground black pepper, to each half
- 4 to 6 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- Grated parmesan or nutritional yeast, optional
- Fresh herbs, optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉. Line a baking sheet with optional parchment paper (for easier cleanup).
- Microwave squash for 3 minutes to soften it up and make it easier for cutting. Slice spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds and discard. Then place each half cut side up on the prepared baking sheet.
- Add heaping ½ cup hummus to the open center of each half. Sprinkle cherry tomatoes on top, along with the garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Drizzle olive oil over the tops.
- Bake for about 30 to 40 minutes, until the spaghetti squash is fork tender. The time will change depending on the size of your squash.
- Using a fork, shred the spaghetti squash (underneath and around the hummus blend), to create pasta-like noodles, while mixing everything together with the hummus tomato sauce.
- Sprinkle on optional grated parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast for a vegan, non-dairy spin. Garnish with optional herbs and dig in!
This was so easy and absolutely delicious.
Hi Marsha. We’re so happy to hear everyone enjoyed it and that it was easy to prep! If you’re interested, you may want to try some of Joy’s other spaghetti squash recipes, including her Spaghetti Squash Veggie Pizza, Spinach Artichoke Dip Spaghetti Squash and Spaghetti Squash Mac & Cheese with Broccoli Breadcrumbs. We hope you love them as much as we do!
—Team Joy
Just Amazing – WOW‼️- satisfying, creamy, tasty, healthy & so easy to prepare. Minimal cleanup – Checks all the boxes for me. I have shared it with all my family and friends Thank You
Hi Lisa. Thanks for your sweet comment—it made our day! We’re so happy you love the recipe, that you found it easy to prepare and that you shared it! We’re grateful you stopped by to let us know 🙂
If you’re a fan of spaghetti squash, you may want to check out Joy’s Spinach Artichoke Dip Spaghetti Squash, Spaghetti Squash Pizza and Cacio e Pepe Spaghetti Squash.
—Team Joy