Description
A comforting and easy recipe for spaghetti squash pasta that feels indulgent without the guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for vegan option)
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Carefully cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Drizzle olive oil over the cut sides and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place the squash cut side down on a baking sheet and bake for 40-45 minutes.
- While the squash is baking, heat a pan over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add marinara sauce to the pan and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Once the squash is done, let it cool slightly, then use a fork to scrape the flesh into spaghetti-like strands.
- Toss the squash strands with the sauce and cheese.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- You can substitute marinara sauce with pesto or alfredo sauce.
- For a vegetarian option, use a cheese substitute.
- Add cooked vegetables or protein for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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