Description
Learn how to bake a spaghetti squash to create a healthy, low-carb alternative for your favorite pasta dishes. This simple baked spaghetti squash recipe yields tender, fork-scrapable strands perfect to top with marinara sauce, fresh tomatoes, herbs, or simply salt and pepper for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Produce
- 1 spaghetti squash
- Grape tomatoes, halved (optional)
- Chives (optional)
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Sauces & Seasonings
- A scoop of marinara sauce
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking your spaghetti squash.
- Prepare the squash: Wash the spaghetti squash thoroughly. Using a sharp knife, cut it in half vertically. Carefully scoop out and discard the seeds from each half.
- Arrange for baking: Place both halves of the squash cut-side down on a baking sheet lined with foil. This arrangement helps soften the flesh evenly.
- Bake the squash: Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, until the flesh is tender and easily scraped with a fork, indicating it is fully cooked.
- Serve: Remove the squash from the oven and serve hot. Scoop marinara sauce on top, add halved grape tomatoes, garnish with fresh herbs or chives, and season with salt and pepper as desired.
Notes
- Use this baked spaghetti squash as a nutritious, low-carb base for your favorite pasta recipes throughout the fall and winter seasons.
- Ensure the squash is fully tender before serving for the best texture.
- Customize toppings with your preferred fresh herbs and seasonings for variety.
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
