Description
A simple and healthy roasted spaghetti squash recipe that can be served as a side dish or topped with your favorite sauce, herbs, or cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Brush the cut sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the squash cut-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast for 35–45 minutes, or until the flesh is tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Use a fork to scrape the flesh into spaghetti-like strands.
- Serve as a side dish or top with your favorite sauce, herbs, or cheese.
Notes
- This dish can be enjoyed with various toppings for added flavor.
- Make sure to adjust seasoning according to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Vegetarian
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 half of squash
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg