Parmesan Herb Microwave Spaghetti Squash

Parmesan Herb Microwave Spaghetti Squash

from joyfulhealthyeats.com
Side Dish
20 min
6 servings
141 kcal / serving

This Parmesan Herb Microwave Spaghetti Squash recipe is a 15 minute way to make Spaghetti Squash that you will fall in love with. It's so easy to make and the flavor never disappoints!

Ingredients

  • 1spaghetti squash, halved and seeds removed
  • water
  • 1 cupshredded parmesan cheese
  • ½ cupfresh basil, chiffoned (thinly sliced)
  • 2 tablespoonsolive oil
  • ½ teaspoongarlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoonground pepper
  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Place the prepared spaghetti squash flesh side down in a 13×9 glass baking dish.

  2. 2

    Fill the dish with about 1″ of water.

  3. 3

    Place baking dish in the microwave and cook for 10-15 minutes, until squash is tender.

  4. 4

    Remove the spaghetti squash from the pan. Using a fork, gently scrap the inside of the squash to create spaghetti like pieces of squash.

  5. 5

    Place spaghetti squash in a bowl with parmesan cheese, fresh basil, olive oil, garlic powder, ground pepper, and salt to taste. Toss to combine and serve!