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Spaghetti squash garnished with cheese and herbs on a square white plate placed on a white wooden table
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Spaghetti Squash

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Entrees
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 199kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 spaghetti squash
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cut squash lengthwise 
  • Add 2 tablespoons olive oil per side to the opening
  • Add a pinch of salt and pepper per side to the opening
  • Spread the oil and seasoning over the open sides of the squash

Oven Baked Spaghetti Squash

  • Preheat oven to 400°F
  • Place cut side down onto a parchment lined baking sheet
  • Bake for 40 minutes at 400°F
  • Flip over and bake for another 20 minutes
  • Take out of oven and shred with two forks (be careful not to touch the squash with your hand when it comes out as it will be hot)
  • Sauce and serve

Microwaved Spaghetti Squash 

  • Place cut side down into bowl with 1 inch of water
  • Seal bowl with saran wrap or cling film 
  • Microwave for 12 minutes 
  • Let it cool for 10-15 minutes
  • Shred with two forks (careful not to touch the squash, as it will still be hot)
  • Sauce and serve

Notes

If you do choose to use the oven (though overall, I recommend the microwave method), your cook time will be 1 hour rather than 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 261mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 290IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg