Best Everything Spiced Spaghetti Squash Recipes

QUICK AND SPICY SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Coat the inside of squash with about 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place squash, cut-side down, on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender, about 30 minutes. Cool squash for 10 minutes.
• Shred the inside of squash with a fork and transfer to a bowl. Add remaining olive oil, parsley, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to shredded squash and toss to coat.

GARLIC-HERB SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Put 1 halved, seeded spaghetti squash in a microwave-safe dish; add 2 tablespoons water, cover and microwave until tender, 16 minutes. Let cool slightly, then scrape into strands with a fork into a bowl. Cook 2 sliced garlic cloves in olive oil until golden. Add to the squash along with 2 tablespoons each chopped parsley, chives and pickled cherry peppers; toss. Season with salt and pepper.

HEALTHY CURRIED SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Place the cut-side down in a microwave-safe baking dish (the halves can overlap one another a bit) and add 1 cup water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave until very tender and a knife easily pierces the skin of the squash, 15 to 18 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Carefully uncover and let stand until cool enough to handle but still warm.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a small nonstick skillet. Add the ginger and garam masala until fragrant. Stir in the lemon juice and honey. Season with the salt. The sauce should be sweet and sour.
• Scrape the flesh of the squash into a bowl, using a fork, to make long noodle-like strands. Toss with the sauce and cilantro. Season with additional salt.
• Calories: 140 Fat: 5 grams Saturated Fat: 1 gram Protein: 2 grams Carbohydrates: 26 grams Sugar: 6 grams Fiber: 0 grams Cholesterol: 0 milligrams Sodium: 170 milligrams

HERBED SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Using a sharp knife, cut the squash in half lengthwise and place, cut side down, in a baking dish. Add enough water to come 1/2-inch up the sides of the baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 45 minutes, until the squash is easily pierced with a paring knife. Turn squash over and cover with foil again and continue to cook another 15 minutes, until the squash is very tender. Remove from the oven, uncover, and allow to cool slightly. Using a spoon, remove the seeds and discard. Using a fork, gently pull the strands of squash away from the peel and place the squash strands into a mixing bowl.
• Heat a skillet. Add the butter, spaghetti squash, herbs, salt and pepper and toss thoroughly but gently to heat and combine. Serve immediately or cover and keep warm until ready to serve.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH MOROCCAN SPICES

Steps:

• Pierce squash (about an inch deep) all over with a small sharp knife to prevent bursting. Cook in an 800-watt microwave oven on high power (100 percent) for 6 to 7 minutes. Turn squash over and microwave until squash feels slightly soft when pressed, 8 to 10 minutes more. Cool squash for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a small heavy saucepan over moderately high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until golden, about 1 minute. Stir in spices and salt and remove from heat.
• Carefully halve squash lengthwise (it will give off steam) and remove and discard seeds. Working over a bowl, scrape squash flesh with a fork, loosening and separating strands as you remove it from skin. Toss with spiced butter and cilantro.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH SPICY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Cut the spaghetti squash in half and remove the seeds and soft strings with a large spoon. Place the squash cut side down in a baking pan and bake for 1 hour, or until a fork easily slides into the squash.
• While the squash is in the oven, peel the onion and cut into 1/4-inch pieces. Peel and finely chop the garlic or pass it through a garlic press. Place the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add the tomato paste, tomatoes with their juice, water, and sugar and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• When the squash is cooked, take it out of the oven and, holding each of the squash halves with a hot pad, scrape the insides with a fork to remove and separate the squash strands. Place some of the spaghetti squash "noodles" on each of 4 plates and top with the sauce.
• Although spaghetti squash is considered a winter squash, it's available year-round. When buying it, look for smooth, firm squash without ridges, bumps, or spots. It can be stored for several weeks at room temperature and even longer refrigerated. On top of all that, 1 cup of spaghetti squash contains only 45 calories, is an excellent source of folic acid, and is high in fiber. What more could you ask for?

SHEET-PAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH PUTTANESCA

Steps:

• Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 375°F. Halve squash lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Season inside of squash with salt and pepper. Coat baking sheet with cooking spray; lay halves cut side down on sheet and bake 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine anchovy (if using), garlic, tomatoes, mushrooms, olives, capers, red pepper flakes, and 2 Tbsp. oil in a large bowl. Remove baking sheet from oven and transfer tomato mixture to sheet alongside squash. Return to oven and cook until squash is tender and shell is easily pierced, about 15 minutes more.
• Meanwhile, toast pine nuts in a dry small skillet over medium-low heat, tossing often, until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Immediately transfer to a plate; set aside.
• Remove sheet from oven. Scrape squash crosswise to pull strands from shells into a medium bowl; discard shells. Using the back of a fork or spoon, gently push down on tomatoes on sheet to break them up and release their juices. Scrape tomato mixture and any accumulated juices into bowl with squash. Add remaining 1 Tbsp. oil, then toss with half of basil, parsley, and reserved pine nuts. Divide among bowls and dollop with ricotta. Garnish with remaining basil, parsley, and pine nuts.