Roasted Spaghetti Squash With Tomato

Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Tomato Sauce for Ages 3-5

This fun squash is an interesting way to serve vegetables in a dish that is appealing to kids.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
¼ cup vegetables
SOURCE
Team Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe Project
TeamNutrition.USDA.gov
No ratings yet
Add to Cookbook https://theicn.org/cnrb/cnrbstaging2022/pdfs/NEPB-Lunch-Supper-3-5yr_25-50serving/CACFP-Lunch-Supper-51-60_3-5_25-50serving_Roasted-Spaghetti-Squash-With-Tomato-Sauce.pdf

*You must be a registered user to use this feature, please click "Login" at the top right corner and then proceed

or
click here to create an account.

Prep Time 40 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 40 mins

Ingredients
 

25 Servings

    Weight

    • - - Nonstick cooking spray
    • 2 lb 12 oz Spaghetti squash, fresh, whole*
    • 1 lb 10½ oz Tomato sauce
    • - - Garlic powder
    • - - Italian seasoning, dried
    • 3⅛ oz Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
    • - - Basil, fresh, chopped (gently wash basil under running water before cutting)

    Measure

    • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
    • - - Spaghetti squash, fresh, whole*
    • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Tomato sauce
    • 2 tsp Garlic powder
    • 1 tsp Italian seasoning, dried
    • ¾ cup Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
    • ¼ cup Basil, fresh, chopped (gently wash basil under running water before cutting)

    50 Servings

      Weight

      • - - Nonstick cooking spray
      • 5 lb 8 oz Spaghetti squash, fresh, whole*
      • 3 lb 5 oz Tomato sauce
      • - - Garlic Powder
      • - - Italian seasoning, dried
      • 6¼ oz Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
      • - - Basil, fresh, chopped (gently wash basil under running water before cutting)

      Measure

      • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
      • - - Spaghetti squash, fresh, whole*
      • 1 qt + 2¼ cups Tomato sauce
      • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Garlic Powder
      • 2 tsp Italian seasoning, dried
      • 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
      • ½ cup Basil, fresh, chopped (gently wash basil under running water before cutting)

      Quantity
       

      25 Servings

        Weight

        • - - Nonstick cooking spray
        • 2 lb 12 oz Spaghetti squash, fresh, whole*
        • 1 lb 10½ oz Tomato sauce
        • - - Garlic powder
        • - - Italian seasoning, dried
        • 3⅛ oz Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
        • - - Basil, fresh, chopped (gently wash basil under running water before cutting)

        Measure

        • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
        • - - Spaghetti squash, fresh, whole*
        • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Tomato sauce
        • 2 tsp Garlic powder
        • 1 tsp Italian seasoning, dried
        • ¾ cup Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
        • ¼ cup Basil, fresh, chopped (gently wash basil under running water before cutting)

        50 Servings

          Weight

          • - - Nonstick cooking spray
          • 5 lb 8 oz Spaghetti squash, fresh, whole*
          • 3 lb 5 oz Tomato sauce
          • - - Garlic Powder
          • - - Italian seasoning, dried
          • 6¼ oz Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
          • - - Basil, fresh, chopped (gently wash basil under running water before cutting)

          Measure

          • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
          • - - Spaghetti squash, fresh, whole*
          • 1 qt + 2¼ cups Tomato sauce
          • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Garlic Powder
          • 2 tsp Italian seasoning, dried
          • 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
          • ½ cup Basil, fresh, chopped (gently wash basil under running water before cutting)

          Ingredients
           

          25 Servings

            Weight

            • - - Nonstick cooking spray
            • 2 lb 12 oz Spaghetti squash, fresh, whole*
            • 1 lb 10½ oz Tomato sauce
            • - - Garlic powder
            • - - Italian seasoning, dried
            • 3⅛ oz Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
            • - - Basil, fresh, chopped (gently wash basil under running water before cutting)

            Measure

            • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
            • - - Spaghetti squash, fresh, whole*
            • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Tomato sauce
            • 2 tsp Garlic powder
            • 1 tsp Italian seasoning, dried
            • ¾ cup Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
            • ¼ cup Basil, fresh, chopped (gently wash basil under running water before cutting)

            50 Servings

              Weight

              • - - Nonstick cooking spray
              • 5 lb 8 oz Spaghetti squash, fresh, whole*
              • 3 lb 5 oz Tomato sauce
              • - - Garlic Powder
              • - - Italian seasoning, dried
              • 6¼ oz Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
              • - - Basil, fresh, chopped (gently wash basil under running water before cutting)

              Measure

              • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
              • - - Spaghetti squash, fresh, whole*
              • 1 qt + 2¼ cups Tomato sauce
              • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Garlic Powder
              • 2 tsp Italian seasoning, dried
              • 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
              • ½ cup Basil, fresh, chopped (gently wash basil under running water before cutting)

              Quantity
               

              25 Servings

                Weight

                • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                • 2 lb 12 oz Spaghetti squash, fresh, whole*
                • 1 lb 10½ oz Tomato sauce
                • - - Garlic powder
                • - - Italian seasoning, dried
                • 3⅛ oz Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
                • - - Basil, fresh, chopped (gently wash basil under running water before cutting)

                Measure

                • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                • - - Spaghetti squash, fresh, whole*
                • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Tomato sauce
                • 2 tsp Garlic powder
                • 1 tsp Italian seasoning, dried
                • ¾ cup Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
                • ¼ cup Basil, fresh, chopped (gently wash basil under running water before cutting)

                50 Servings

                  Weight

                  • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                  • 5 lb 8 oz Spaghetti squash, fresh, whole*
                  • 3 lb 5 oz Tomato sauce
                  • - - Garlic Powder
                  • - - Italian seasoning, dried
                  • 6¼ oz Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
                  • - - Basil, fresh, chopped (gently wash basil under running water before cutting)

                  Measure

                  • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                  • - - Spaghetti squash, fresh, whole*
                  • 1 qt + 2¼ cups Tomato sauce
                  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Garlic Powder
                  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning, dried
                  • 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
                  • ½ cup Basil, fresh, chopped (gently wash basil under running water before cutting)
                  *See Marketing Guide

                  Ingredients
                   

                  25 Servings

                    Weight

                    • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                    • 2 lb 12 oz Spaghetti squash, fresh, whole*
                    • 1 lb 10½ oz Tomato sauce
                    • - - Garlic powder
                    • - - Italian seasoning, dried
                    • 3⅛ oz Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
                    • - - Basil, fresh, chopped (gently wash basil under running water before cutting)

                    Measure

                    • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                    • - - Spaghetti squash, fresh, whole*
                    • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Tomato sauce
                    • 2 tsp Garlic powder
                    • 1 tsp Italian seasoning, dried
                    • ¾ cup Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
                    • ¼ cup Basil, fresh, chopped (gently wash basil under running water before cutting)

                    50 Servings

                      Weight

                      • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                      • 5 lb 8 oz Spaghetti squash, fresh, whole*
                      • 3 lb 5 oz Tomato sauce
                      • - - Garlic Powder
                      • - - Italian seasoning, dried
                      • 6¼ oz Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
                      • - - Basil, fresh, chopped (gently wash basil under running water before cutting)

                      Measure

                      • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                      • - - Spaghetti squash, fresh, whole*
                      • 1 qt + 2¼ cups Tomato sauce
                      • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Garlic Powder
                      • 2 tsp Italian seasoning, dried
                      • 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
                      • ½ cup Basil, fresh, chopped (gently wash basil under running water before cutting)

                      Quantity
                       

                      25 Servings

                        Weight

                        • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                        • 2 lb 12 oz Spaghetti squash, fresh, whole*
                        • 1 lb 10½ oz Tomato sauce
                        • - - Garlic powder
                        • - - Italian seasoning, dried
                        • 3⅛ oz Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
                        • - - Basil, fresh, chopped (gently wash basil under running water before cutting)

                        Measure

                        • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                        • - - Spaghetti squash, fresh, whole*
                        • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Tomato sauce
                        • 2 tsp Garlic powder
                        • 1 tsp Italian seasoning, dried
                        • ¾ cup Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
                        • ¼ cup Basil, fresh, chopped (gently wash basil under running water before cutting)

                        50 Servings

                          Weight

                          • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                          • 5 lb 8 oz Spaghetti squash, fresh, whole*
                          • 3 lb 5 oz Tomato sauce
                          • - - Garlic Powder
                          • - - Italian seasoning, dried
                          • 6¼ oz Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
                          • - - Basil, fresh, chopped (gently wash basil under running water before cutting)

                          Measure

                          • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                          • - - Spaghetti squash, fresh, whole*
                          • 1 qt + 2¼ cups Tomato sauce
                          • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Garlic Powder
                          • 2 tsp Italian seasoning, dried
                          • 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
                          • ½ cup Basil, fresh, chopped (gently wash basil under running water before cutting)
                          *See Marketing Guide

                          Ingredients
                           

                          25 Servings

                            Weight

                            • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                            • 2 lb 12 oz Spaghetti squash, fresh, whole*
                            • 1 lb 10½ oz Tomato sauce
                            • - - Garlic powder
                            • - - Italian seasoning, dried
                            • 3⅛ oz Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
                            • - - Basil, fresh, chopped (gently wash basil under running water before cutting)

                            Measure

                            • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                            • - - Spaghetti squash, fresh, whole*
                            • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Tomato sauce
                            • 2 tsp Garlic powder
                            • 1 tsp Italian seasoning, dried
                            • ¾ cup Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
                            • ¼ cup Basil, fresh, chopped (gently wash basil under running water before cutting)

                            50 Servings

                              Weight

                              • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                              • 5 lb 8 oz Spaghetti squash, fresh, whole*
                              • 3 lb 5 oz Tomato sauce
                              • - - Garlic Powder
                              • - - Italian seasoning, dried
                              • 6¼ oz Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
                              • - - Basil, fresh, chopped (gently wash basil under running water before cutting)

                              Measure

                              • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                              • - - Spaghetti squash, fresh, whole*
                              • 1 qt + 2¼ cups Tomato sauce
                              • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Garlic Powder
                              • 2 tsp Italian seasoning, dried
                              • 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
                              • ½ cup Basil, fresh, chopped (gently wash basil under running water before cutting)

                              Quantity
                               

                              25 Servings

                                Weight

                                • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                                • 2 lb 12 oz Spaghetti squash, fresh, whole*
                                • 1 lb 10½ oz Tomato sauce
                                • - - Garlic powder
                                • - - Italian seasoning, dried
                                • 3⅛ oz Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
                                • - - Basil, fresh, chopped (gently wash basil under running water before cutting)

                                Measure

                                • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                                • - - Spaghetti squash, fresh, whole*
                                • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Tomato sauce
                                • 2 tsp Garlic powder
                                • 1 tsp Italian seasoning, dried
                                • ¾ cup Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
                                • ¼ cup Basil, fresh, chopped (gently wash basil under running water before cutting)

                                50 Servings

                                  Weight

                                  • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                                  • 5 lb 8 oz Spaghetti squash, fresh, whole*
                                  • 3 lb 5 oz Tomato sauce
                                  • - - Garlic Powder
                                  • - - Italian seasoning, dried
                                  • 6¼ oz Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
                                  • - - Basil, fresh, chopped (gently wash basil under running water before cutting)

                                  Measure

                                  • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                                  • - - Spaghetti squash, fresh, whole*
                                  • 1 qt + 2¼ cups Tomato sauce
                                  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Garlic Powder
                                  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning, dried
                                  • 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
                                  • ½ cup Basil, fresh, chopped (gently wash basil under running water before cutting)
                                  *See Marketing Guide

                                  Ingredients
                                   

                                  25 Servings

                                    Weight

                                    • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                                    • 2 lb 12 oz Spaghetti squash, fresh, whole*
                                    • 1 lb 10½ oz Tomato sauce
                                    • - - Garlic powder
                                    • - - Italian seasoning, dried
                                    • 3⅛ oz Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
                                    • - - Basil, fresh, chopped (gently wash basil under running water before cutting)

                                    Measure

                                    • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                                    • - - Spaghetti squash, fresh, whole*
                                    • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Tomato sauce
                                    • 2 tsp Garlic powder
                                    • 1 tsp Italian seasoning, dried
                                    • ¾ cup Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
                                    • ¼ cup Basil, fresh, chopped (gently wash basil under running water before cutting)

                                    50 Servings

                                      Weight

                                      • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                                      • 5 lb 8 oz Spaghetti squash, fresh, whole*
                                      • 3 lb 5 oz Tomato sauce
                                      • - - Garlic Powder
                                      • - - Italian seasoning, dried
                                      • 6¼ oz Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
                                      • - - Basil, fresh, chopped (gently wash basil under running water before cutting)

                                      Measure

                                      • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                                      • - - Spaghetti squash, fresh, whole*
                                      • 1 qt + 2¼ cups Tomato sauce
                                      • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Garlic Powder
                                      • 2 tsp Italian seasoning, dried
                                      • 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
                                      • ½ cup Basil, fresh, chopped (gently wash basil under running water before cutting)

                                      Quantity
                                       

                                      25 Servings

                                        Weight

                                        • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                                        • 2 lb 12 oz Spaghetti squash, fresh, whole*
                                        • 1 lb 10½ oz Tomato sauce
                                        • - - Garlic powder
                                        • - - Italian seasoning, dried
                                        • 3⅛ oz Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
                                        • - - Basil, fresh, chopped (gently wash basil under running water before cutting)

                                        Measure

                                        • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                                        • - - Spaghetti squash, fresh, whole*
                                        • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Tomato sauce
                                        • 2 tsp Garlic powder
                                        • 1 tsp Italian seasoning, dried
                                        • ¾ cup Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
                                        • ¼ cup Basil, fresh, chopped (gently wash basil under running water before cutting)

                                        50 Servings

                                          Weight

                                          • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                                          • 5 lb 8 oz Spaghetti squash, fresh, whole*
                                          • 3 lb 5 oz Tomato sauce
                                          • - - Garlic Powder
                                          • - - Italian seasoning, dried
                                          • 6¼ oz Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
                                          • - - Basil, fresh, chopped (gently wash basil under running water before cutting)

                                          Measure

                                          • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                                          • - - Spaghetti squash, fresh, whole*
                                          • 1 qt + 2¼ cups Tomato sauce
                                          • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Garlic Powder
                                          • 2 tsp Italian seasoning, dried
                                          • 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
                                          • ½ cup Basil, fresh, chopped (gently wash basil under running water before cutting)
                                          *See Marketing Guide

                                          Instructions
                                           

                                          • Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
                                          • Preheat oven to 400 °F
                                          • Lightly spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
                                          • Soften spaghetti squash by cooking for 5–7 minutes in the oven. Remove from the oven.
                                          • Cut spaghetti squash in half, lengthwise. Using a spoon, scrape out seeds.
                                          • Place squash on baking sheet with hollowed-side down. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until a fork will easily go into the peel. Heat to an internal temperature of 140 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
                                          • While squash is cooking, place tomato sauce, garlic 2 Tbsp 2¼ cups powder, and Italian seasoning in a small saucepan. Stir. Heat on medium heat for about 7–10 minutes.Heat to 140 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
                                          • Remove squash from the oven and carefully turnover. Use a fork to scoop the squash out of the peel. Place contents in a large bowl.
                                          • Combine squash and seasoned tomato sauce. Toss.
                                          • Serve ⅓ cup (#12 scoop) squash topped with ½ Tbsp cheese. Garnish with basil. Serve immediately, or keep warm at 140 °F or higher.

                                          Nutrition INFORMATION

                                          Nutrition Facts
                                          Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Tomato Sauce for Ages 3-5
                                          Amount Per Serving 0 ⅓ cup Roasted Spaghetti Squash With Tomato Sauce and ½ Tbsp cheese
                                          Calories 27
                                          % Daily Value*
                                          Total Fat 0g0%
                                          Saturated Fat 0g0%
                                          Cholesterol 1mg0%
                                          Sodium 146mg6%
                                          Total Carbohydrates 5g2%
                                          Dietary Fiber 1g4%
                                          Total Sugars 2g2%
                                          Protein 2g4%
                                          Calcium 2mg0%
                                          Iron 1mg6%
                                          *
                                          *Marketing Guide

                                          Notes

                                          • Contains milk (mozzarella cheese).
                                          • *2 lb 12 oz is about 1 medium squash.
                                          • *5 lb 8 oz is about 2 medium squash.
                                          Yield / Volume
                                          25 Servings:

                                          Weight: 4 lb

                                          Yield: 2 qt ⅜ cup

                                          50 Servings:

                                          Weight: 8 lb 1 oz

                                          Yield: 1 gal ¾ cups