Spaghetti squash with vegan Bolognese

When the wind whistles outside and the leaves turn orange and gold, there's nothing better than a warm, spicy oven-baked dish. This hearty recipe will get you in the Halloween spirit with a stuffed spaghetti squash – naturally 100% plant-based and full of flavor. The secret? Our veggie hack : high in protein, incredibly flavorful, and ready in a snap.

What makes this recipe special?

Spicy and hearty – with aromatic tomato Bolognese on pumpkin spaghetti
Plant-based with a bite – thanks to Lotao Veggie Mince with 70% protein and authentic texture
Perfect for autumn – crispy baked pumpkin with melted vegan cheese
Simple & ingenious – ideal as an uncomplicated oven dish for Halloween dinner

Ingredients for 2 people:

✓ 1 spaghetti squash
✓ 1 whole garlic bulb
✓ 2–3 sprigs of fresh rosemary
✓ 1–2 tbsp olive oil
✓ Salt & black pepper
✓ 1 onion
✓ 200 g prepared Lotao veggie mince
✓ 1 tbsp tomato paste
✓ 60 g strained tomatoes
✓ ½ tsp oregano
✓ 50 g vegan cheese (for topping)

⏰ Preparation time: approx. 45 minutes

Preparation:

Roasting pumpkin:
Preheat the oven to 200°C (top/bottom heat). Halve the pumpkin lengthwise and remove the seeds with a spoon.
Halve the garlic bulb crosswise, leaving the cloves visible. Place each garlic half, cut-side up, into each pumpkin half.
Sprinkle rosemary sprigs on top, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
Bake in the oven for about 35-40 minutes until the pumpkin is soft.
Preparing vegan Bolognese:
While the pumpkin is cooking, finely chop the onion and sauté it in a little oil.
Add veggie mince and fry over medium heat until golden brown.
Stir in tomato paste and let it caramelize briefly. Then add the crushed tomatoes and oregano.
Season with salt and pepper and simmer for 5 minutes .
Finale in the oven:
Squeeze the garlic out of the roasted pumpkin and add it to the sauce to taste.
Loosen the pumpkin flesh with a fork (it will look like spaghetti!).
Spread the Bolognese sauce over it, sprinkle with vegan cheese and bake for another 5 minutes until the cheese melts.

Tip: If you like it extra hearty, you can also sprinkle some roasted pumpkin seeds on top.

Why this recipe is perfect

This dish combines autumnal soul food with modern plant-based cuisine. Spaghetti squash is not only a visual highlight on the table, but also a fantastic low-carb base for spicy oven-baked dishes. Thanks to Lotao Veggie Mince, you get a healthy dose of protein – with just two ingredients (pea protein and jackfruit flour), but full of flavor.

This recipe is a real eye-catcher, especially for Halloween, and ensures that no one misses meat. And best of all, it's super easy to prepare and cook in the oven—perfect for cozy evenings or your next Halloween dinner.

More tips

Want to save time? This veggie mince is ready to serve in just a few minutes – no need for long soaking.
For extra flavor, you can add some smoked paprika powder to the sauce.
Leftovers? No problem! This dish reheats perfectly and tastes fantastic the next day, too.

🎃 Autumnal enjoyment with plant-based power – without any scary ingredients!