Description
Easy Oven Baked Spaghetti Squash is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional pasta. This simple recipe transforms the squash into tender, spaghetti-like strands that can be topped with your favorite sauces, such as marinara or pesto. With minimal ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can create a comforting dish perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings?impress your guests without the fuss!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 3 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup marinara sauce (or your choice of sauce)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C).
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Drizzle olive oil over the cut sides and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place the squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast for 40-50 minutes or until tender.
- Once cooled slightly, flip the halves cut-side up and use a fork to scrape out the flesh into strands.
- Top with your favorite sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup cooked spaghetti squash with sauce (about 200g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg