Description
Cooking spaghetti squash is a delightful way to enjoy a nutritious and versatile vegetable that makes a fantastic gluten-free pasta alternative. This guide will walk you through the simple steps to achieve perfectly cooked, al dente strands of spaghetti squash that can enhance any dish. With its mild flavor, spaghetti squash easily absorbs your favorite sauces and toppings, making it a family-friendly option for meals throughout the fall and winter months. Whether served as a base for hearty marinara or tossed in a fresh salad, this healthy recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 spaghetti squash
- extra-virgin olive oil
- sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds.
- Drizzle olive oil inside each half and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place cut side down on a lined baking sheet and poke holes in the skin.
- Roast for 30-40 minutes until tender but still firm.
- Flip cut side up, let cool slightly, then fluff the strands with a fork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 42
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg