Description
Spaghetti Squash is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional pasta, featuring tender strands that soak up your favorite sauces. This versatile dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, offering a delightful way to enjoy a nutritious meal. With its mild flavor and satisfying texture, spaghetti squash can be customized with various toppings to suit any palate. Enjoy this easy-to-make recipe that brings warmth and joy to your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium Spaghetti Squash (about 3 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
- ? teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1 cup Your Favorite Sauce (such as marinara or pesto)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C).
- Carefully cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Drizzle olive oil over each half and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Place the squash halves cut-side down on a lined baking sheet and roast for 30-40 minutes until fork-tender.
- Once cooked, let cool slightly before using a fork to scrape out the spaghetti-like strands.
- Serve topped with your choice of sauce or additional toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup cooked spaghetti squash with sauce
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg