Spaghetti squash may look like spaghetti, but it is much lower in carbohydrates and calories than wheat-based spaghetti. It can be delicious as a vegetable side dish prepared according to the recipe, or you can mix it with tomato sauce, meat sauce, or vegetarian "meat sauce" as shown in the photo.
Ingredients
Spaghetti_squash
- 1 medium to large
Oil
- 1 Tablespoon avocado, canola, sesame or light olive oil
Salt
- to taste (about ¼ teaspoon)
Pepper
- to taste (about ¼ teaspoon)
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400℉ and prepare a baking sheet (line with silpat, parchment paper or spray with non-stick cooking spray).
Step 2
Wash the squash and cut in half lengthwise (from top to bottom). Scoop out and discard the seeds.
Step 3
Rub the oil on the inside of both halves of squash. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
Step 4
Place both halves face down on the baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes, until tender.
Step 5
Allow the squash to cool slightly, then use a fork to scrape it our of the skin. It should come out easily forming strands, like spaghetti.
Step 6
Serve as is or use as a substitute for pasta in your favorite dish!
Notes
Try topping your spaghetti squash with our Italian turkey meatballs (RECIPE).