Oven Baked Spaghetti Squash
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Oven Baked Spaghetti Squash

4 servings
This baked spaghetti squash recipe is so easy, and the beautiful golden strands can be served as a side dish or used in countless recipes.

Ingredients

  • spaghetti squash

    small, 2 pounds

    1
  • olive oil spray
  • salt
    ¼ tsp
  • black pepper
    ¼ tsp

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking dish with high-heat-resistant parchment paper.

    Step 1
  2. 2

    Pierce the squash in a few places with a fork and microwave it for 1 minute to slightly soften.

    Step 2
  3. 3

    Using a large, sharp knife, cut the squash in half lengthwise. Place it on a sturdy cutting board, and work very carefully. First, slice off the stem end of the squash, then stand it upright on this flat end and carefully use your knife to cut it in half.

    Step 3
  4. 4

    Using a large metal spoon, remove the seeds and pulp.

    Step 4
  5. 5

    Lightly spray the cut side with olive oil and, if you wish, sprinkle it with salt and pepper. Place the squash halves, cut side down, in the prepared baking dish.

    Step 5
  6. 6

    Bake the squash until fork-tender, for about 40 minutes.

    Step 6
  7. 7

    Transfer the cooked squash to a cutting board and allow it to cool until it is easier to handle, for about 10 minutes.

    Step 7
  8. 8

    Rake a fork back and forth across the squash to remove its flesh in strands, transferring the strands to a bowl. Use as a side dish (try mixing melted butter, garlic granules, and grated parmesan into the hot strands) or as the basis for other recipes.

    Step 8
Oven Baked Spaghetti Squash
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Oven Baked Spaghetti Squash

5.0(3)65 min4 servings61 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a healthy, versatile vegetable side that's remarkably easy to prepare? This Oven Baked Spaghetti Squash recipe is your answer, delivering beautiful, tender strands with minimal effort.

The beauty of this recipe lies in its utter simplicity. By baking the spaghetti squash with just a touch of olive oil spray, salt, and pepper, you allow its natural, delicate flavor to shine through. This method creates a foundational ingredient that's incredibly light and satisfying, perfect for a myriad of culinary uses.

What can you expect from this baked spaghetti squash? You'll discover golden, tender strands that naturally separate, resembling pasta, with a subtly sweet and earthy flavor profile. The texture is firm yet yielding, offering a delightful bite that makes it a wonderfully light alternative to heavier starches. With only 61 calories per serving, it's a nutritious and fulfilling option that effortlessly fits into a balanced diet.

While delicious on its own as a wholesome side dish, these golden strands are incredibly adaptable. Feel free to customize by tossing them with your favorite herbs like fresh parsley or thyme, a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, or a squeeze of lemon juice after baking for a burst of freshness. You could even use them as a low-carb 'noodle' base for your favorite pasta sauces.

Serve this oven baked spaghetti squash hot alongside roasted chicken, fish, or any main course. It also shines when incorporated directly into your favorite recipes, providing a lighter, vegetable-forward component to your meal.

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