Thanksgiving Boursin Spaghetti Squash (Print Version)
Roasted spaghetti squash filled with creamy Boursin cheese, burst cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil for a delightful side dish.
# Ingredients:
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1 spaghetti squash (about 2-3 pounds), halved and seeds removed
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4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 shallot, minced (or 2 tablespoons of minced onion)
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 package (150g) Boursin Gournay cheese (Garlic and fine herbs or preferred flavor)
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¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
# Steps:
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Preheat the oven to 400ºF (204ºC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Brush 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the cut surface of the spaghetti squash halves. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
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Place squash halves cut-side down on the baking sheet. Roast for 30 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
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Carefully turn the spaghetti squash over using a gloved hand or tongs and set aside.
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In a bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, shallot (or onion), salt, pepper, and remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Toss well to coat all ingredients.
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Divide the cherry tomato mixture between the two squash halves, placing it in the hollow centers. Some spillover onto the baking sheet is acceptable.
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Cut the Boursin cheese in half and place each portion into one of the squash halves.
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Increase oven temperature to 425ºF and return squash to oven. Roast for 20-25 minutes, until cherry tomatoes begin to burst.
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Remove from oven and transfer the tomato-cheese mixture to a bowl. Use a fork to shred the inside of the squash halves, leaving the strands in the shell.
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Add fresh basil to the tomato-cheese mixture along with salt and pepper to taste. Stir until well combined, breaking some tomatoes as you mix.
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Return the mixture to the squash shells, distributing equally. Garnish with additional fresh basil, olive oil drizzle, or balsamic glaze if desired. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Serve with protein options like chicken, salmon, steak, or tofu for a complete meal.
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Leftovers can be stored in the squash shells or removed and placed in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Microwave for best reheating results.
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For a protein variation, add ½-inch cubes of seasoned uncooked chicken breast with the filling, spacing them evenly on the baking sheet.
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Substitute Boursin with dairy-free Boursin spread, goat cheese, feta cheese (6 ounces split into 2 portions), or cream cheese (6 ounces).