Best Nancys Baked Spaghetti Squash Recipes

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BAKED SPAGHETTI SQUASH



Baked Spaghetti Squash image

Spaghetti squash is easily prepared in the oven--just cut it in half and bake it until the skin is easily pierced with a fork. You can then use it as a low-carb pasta substitute or turn it into salads. I often just eat it simply with some Parmesan cheese and olive oil. If you want you can season it before you bake it, but I usually spice it up later.

Provided by barbara

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
  • Place spaghetti squash, cut-side down, on the baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until skin can easily be pierced with a fork and spaghetti squash is tender, 40 to 60 minutes, depending on size of spaghetti squash.
  • Remove from oven and allow to rest until cool enough to handle. Scrape out flesh with a fork and discard skins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Fat 4.4 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 29.8 mg

3-INGREDIENT TWICE-BAKED SPAGHETTI SQUASH RECIPE



3-Ingredient Twice-Baked Spaghetti Squash Recipe image

This easy Twice-Baked Spaghetti Squash recipe is a simple dinner idea that only needs 3-ingredients, is meatless, gluten-free, and frugal.

Provided by Brandie Valenzuela

Categories     Main Dish

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 Spaghetti Squash (medium size)
1/2 - 1 cup pasta sauce (adjust according to preference)
1/2 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (adjust according to preference)
Salt & Pepper (to taste)
leaves Optional: fresh garlic (fresh chopped basil , dried oregano or Italian seasoning)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease with olive oil or cooking spray.
  • With a sharp knife, carefully cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. With a spoon, gently remove seeds and discard. Place spaghetti squash cut side down on baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes or until a fork can pierce the shell easily.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. With a fork, loosen and separate spaghetti squash strands from shell. Reserve shells.
  • Place strands in a bowl. Mix strands with pasta sauce (and additional spices, if you wish). Adjust the amount of sauce you use based on your own preference. Spoon mixture back into the empty shell. If you have enough strands, you may be able to separate the mixture into each of the two shells, but you may also be able to spoon the entire mixture into just one of the shell halves. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 7-9 minutes or until cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly browned. Spoon and serve directly from shell.

BAKED SPAGHETTI SQUASH



Baked Spaghetti Squash image

Once baked and scraped into noodle-like strands, spaghetti squash becomes a frequent pasta understudy, tossed with pesto, tomato sauce or roasted vegetables. But it's a versatile ingredient, as its mild flavor and gentle crunch also make it a good base for stews or even curries. For a basic roasted spaghetti squash recipe, follow Step 1, scrape the insides into strands, and be on your way. For a complete side dish, proceed with the rest of the recipe and top with herby breadcrumbs and Parmesan. You can also add mozzarella, which will melt into delicious little pools among the squash strands.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, for two, vegetables, main course, side dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large (3- to 4-pound) spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/2 cup panko
1 garlic clove, grated
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
8 ounces mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 450 degrees. Brush the cut side of each squash half with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Place squash, cut-sides down, on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast until the squash is tender when poked with a fork, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the Parmesan, panko, garlic, thyme and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Flip the squash and use a fork to scrape the squash into spaghetti strands. Stir in half the mozzarella, if using, then sprinkle the squash with the remaining mozzarella and the panko mixture. Roast until the top is golden brown and mozzarella has melted, 20 to 25 minutes.

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