Description
A healthy and low-carb alternative to pasta, spaghetti squash is easy to prepare and perfect for a variety of dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Brush the inside of each half with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the halves cut-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until the flesh is tender and can be easily shredded with a fork.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before using a fork to scrape out the strands.
Notes
- For added flavor, sprinkle garlic powder or Italian seasoning before roasting.
- Microwave the squash for 3–5 minutes to soften it for easier cutting.
- Serve with your favorite pasta sauce or as a side dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg