Description
This easy baked spaghetti squash recipe is the best way to enjoy delicious spaghetti squash in the oven. Perfect for a healthy dinner, enjoy it as spaghetti squash with spaghetti sauce or try sauteed spaghetti squash for variety. A simple pasta squash recipe that’s quick and tasty.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 2–3 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Fresh herbs like parsley or basil finely chopped (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Carefully cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Brush the inside of the squash with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the squash cut side down on a baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes until tender.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly then use a fork to shred the flesh into spaghetti-like strands.
- Saute the minced garlic in olive oil and toss with the spaghetti squash strands.
- Add fresh herbs and grated Parmesan if desired before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, serve with your favorite spaghetti squash with spaghetti sauce or enjoy as is for a simple side dish
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg