Cheesy Pasta Stuffed Roasted Squash

This Cheesy Pasta Stuffed Roasted Squash recipe is a colorful and versatile dish perfect for supper, a side dish, or a dinner party starter.

roasted squash stuffed with mac n cheese ready to eat

One Fall I went to a farm that had a huge display of fall/winter squash. These are just some of the squash I left with…

I spent an entire day coming up with recipes (not thinking when I bought them that I’d have to find a way to serve them).

Tyler Florence stuffed acorn squash with tortellini in one of his cookbooks. I thought that was a fabulous idea, but I wanted something that could either be a side dish for holidays or served alone as a main meal. This was my take on Tyler’s dish.

To stuff my roasted squash, I used my Stove top Mac and Cheese recipe, topped it with cheese, and stuck it under the broiler for a few minutes to melt and brown the cheese. I used white cheddar, but you can use any cheese you want.

Why This Recipe Works

You can use any type of squash for this recipe, making it easy and convenient
Spraying the squash with low-fat cooking spray stops the squash from becoming soggy when roasted.
Stuffing the squash with a stovetop recipe for Mac n Cheese makes this an easy and delicious option for lunch or dinner.

How to Make Cheesy pasta Stuffed Roasted Squash

Cut the squash in half and de-seed.
Coat the outside of the squash with cooking oil spray.
Roast for around 45 minutes.
Stuff with mac n cheese, top with shredded cheese.
Broil to brown the cheesy topping.
Serve and enjoy!

Step by Step Instructions

Start by cutting the squash in half.

Remove the seeds.

halved squash with the seeds being scooped out with a spoon

Coat the squash in cooking spray.

I use a cooking spray to coat the squash. I do this because, in my experience, squash tends to absorb oil like a sponge which can make it greasy. I also don’t season it because salt takes the moisture out of foods and sometimes a lot of liquid comes out of squash when cooked.

Place the squash on a baking tray and roast it for 45 minutes.

Remove any cooking liquid and transfer it to an oven-safe serving dish.

Stuff each one with a generous mound of the mac and cheese and top with shredded cheese.

squash half stuffed with mac and cheese with grated cheese on top

Place under the broiler for a few minutes to melt & brown the cheese. Serve hot.

two cheesy pasta stuffed roasted squash ready to eat

A close up of cheesy pasta stuffed squash

Let’s Make
Cheesy Pasta Stuffed Roasted Squash

Stuffed roasted squash with a mac n cheese filling, topped off with melted, browned shredded cheese. Delicious!

Prep30 minutes

Cook50 minutes

Total1 hour 20 minutes

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Instructions

preheat the oven to 400F/200C
Start by cutting the top off the squash in half and removing the seeds
Coat with cooking spray.
Place on a baking sheet with the tops and roast for 45 minutes
Remove any cooking liquid and season with salt & pepper.
Transfer to an oven safe serving dish. Stuff each one with a generous mound of the mac and cheese and top with shredded cheese.
Place under the broiler for a few minutes to melt & brown the cheese.
Serve hot.

Tips + Notes

I use a cooking spray to coat the squash. I do this because, in my experience, squash tends to absorb oil like a sponge which can make it greasy. I also don’t season it because salt takes the moisture out of foods and sometimes a lot of liquid comes out of squash when cooked.

Nutrition Information:

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Course:Dinner

Cuisine:American

Diet:Vegetarian

Keyword:comfort food, oven roasted squash, Roasted Squash, stuffed squash

Cheesy Pasta Stuffed Roasted Squash

Why This Recipe Works