Description
This simple recipe shows you how to bake spaghetti squash to perfection. Baked until tender and easily scraped with a fork, spaghetti squash makes a delicious, healthy, low-carb alternative to pasta. Serve it hot topped with marinara sauce, fresh grape tomatoes, herbs, and a touch of salt and pepper for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti Squash
- 1 spaghetti squash
Toppings
- A scoop of marinara sauce
- Grape tomatoes, halved (optional)
- Chives (optional)
- Fresh herbs (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, ensuring it reaches the correct temperature before baking the squash.
- Prepare the squash: Wash the spaghetti squash thoroughly. Cut it vertically in half and carefully remove the seeds from the center of each half.
- Arrange for baking: Place the squash halves face-down on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. This helps with easy cleanup and even cooking.
- Bake the squash: Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes or until the flesh is tender enough to be easily scraped with a fork into spaghetti-like strands.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve hot. Top with a scoop of marinara sauce, halved grape tomatoes, fresh herbs, and season with salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
Notes
- Learn How to Bake Spaghetti Squash at home with a few of the best tips and tricks.
- Use spaghetti squash as a healthy, low-carb base for all of your favorite pasta recipes through the fall and winter.
- Optional toppings like fresh herbs and tomatoes add extra flavor and freshness.
- Ensure the squash is baked until tender for the best texture matching traditional spaghetti.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 378 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
