Description
Spaghetti squash is a delightful and versatile vegetable that transforms into a noodle-like dish, perfect for soaking up your favorite sauces. This healthy alternative to traditional pasta offers a unique texture and flavor, making it an excellent option for both busy weeknights and impressive dinner parties. Enjoy this guilt-free indulgence that will surprise and please your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 3 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 cup marinara sauce (or sauce of choice)
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Carefully slice the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Drizzle olive oil over the cut sides of the squash, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place squash halves cut-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 30-40 minutes until tender.
- Once cooked, let cool slightly, then flip over and use a fork to scrape out the strands into a bowl.
- Toss the spaghetti squash strands with your favorite sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve warm, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Vegetarian
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg