Description
Discover the magic of spaghetti squash with this easy and delicious recipe! This versatile vegetable transforms into tender, noodle-like strands that soak up your favorite sauces. Perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings, spaghetti squash provides a delightful twist to your meal routine. With its mildly sweet flavor and colorful presentation, it promises to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 3–4 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup marinara sauce (or sauce of choice)
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2. Carefully cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- 3. Drizzle olive oil over the cut sides and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- 4. Place the squash halves cut-side down on a lined baking sheet and roast for 30-40 minutes until tender.
- 5. Once cool enough to handle, use a fork to scrape out the strands.
- 6. Toss with your favorite sauce and top with Parmesan cheese. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg