Ingredients
Scale
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Optional: garlic powder, chili flakes, Parmesan cheese, leftover herbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place a dish towel on the counter and steady the spaghetti squash. Cut off the ends and slice it lengthwise.
- Scoop out the seeds with a large spoon.
- Drizzle the inside with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and optional seasonings.
- Place both halves cut-side down on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes, checking for doneness at 35 minutes.
- Once cooked, allow to cool slightly and use a fork to rake the insides into spaghetti strands.
Notes
You can also cook spaghetti squash using a microwave, boiling method, or Instant Pot. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Vegetable Side Dish
- Method: Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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