Description
A simple and healthy recipe for baking spaghetti squash to create a tender, low-carb pasta alternative. This dish is perfect served with marinara sauce, fresh tomatoes, herbs, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
Ingredients
Scale
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 Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure even cooking of the squash.
- Prepare Squash: Wash the spaghetti squash thoroughly, then carefully cut it in half vertically. Remove the seeds from the center of each half.
- Place on Baking Sheet: Arrange the squash halves cut-side down on a foil-lined baking sheet to catch any juices and prevent sticking.
- Bake Squash: Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the flesh is soft and can be easily scraped with a fork to separate into strands.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve hot. Top with a scoop of marinara sauce, halved grape tomatoes, fresh herbs, or simply season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Learn how to bake spaghetti squash at home with a few simple tips and tricks.
- Use baked spaghetti squash as a healthy, low-carb base for all your favorite pasta recipes during the fall and winter months.
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
