Description
Roasted Spaghetti Squash is a simple and healthy side dish where the squash is baked until tender, creating naturally stringy strands that resemble spaghetti, perfect for pairing with sauces or enjoying on their own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Brush the cut sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the squash cut-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast for 35–45 minutes, or until the flesh is tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Use a fork to scrape the flesh into spaghetti-like strands.
- Serve as a side dish or top with your favorite sauce, herbs, or cheese.
Notes
- Choose a squash that feels heavy for its size and has firm, unblemished skin.
- Cooking time may vary depending on the size of the squash.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle with garlic powder, paprika, or Parmesan before roasting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup cooked
- Calories: 42
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg