Best Simple Spaghetti Squash Parmesan Recipes

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Cut squash in half lengthwise with sharp knife. Scoop out and discard seeds.
• Place squash halves cut-side-down in ungreased 3-quart baking dish or baking sheet with sides.
• Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until fork pierces flesh of squash easily. Remove squash from oven. Carefully turn squash over to cool 10 minutes. Scrape insides out with fork into serving bowl.
• Gently stir in butter, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley.

EASY SPAGHETTI SQUASH SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the squash halves into a large baking dish with the cut-sides facing down.
• Bake in the preheated oven until easily pierced with a knife, about 40 minutes. Cool squash for 10 minutes.
• Shred the inside of the squash with a fork and transfer to a bowl. Add olive oil, salt, and pepper to shredded squash and toss to coat. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 F. Place squash on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet, drizzle cut sides with 2 tablespoons of the oil, and season with 1 teaspoon salt, and several grinds pepper. Place cut side down and roast until easily pierced with a fork, 40 to 45 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 450 F.
• Meanwhile, combine the ricotta, parsley, basil, red pepper flakes, half the mozzarella, 1½ teaspoons salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. In a separate small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and ¼ teaspoon salt.
• Using a fork, gently scrape out the squash strands and transfer to the bowl with ricotta mixture. Stir until mostly combined but still streaky. Return the mixture to the hollowed-out squash halves. Dollop the marinara over the squash and scatter with the remaining ½ cup mozzarella. Top with Parmesan and breadcrumbs. Bake until breadcrumbs are golden and cheese is melted and browned in spots, about 25 to 30 minutes. Serve topped with more basil.

CHICKEN PARMESAN WITH SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Halve squash lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash on a microwave-safe plate, cut side down; microwave on high until tender, about 15 minutes. Cool slightly., Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with parsley, oregano and basil. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 7-9 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°. Stir in pasta sauce; sprinkle with cheeses. Cover and cook until cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes., Separate strands of squash with a fork. Serve with chicken and sauce. If desired, top with chopped parsley.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH PARMESAN CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Use a paring knife to prick squash all over. Place in a baking dish and bake 1 hour or until soft. Cut squash in half. Scoop out and discard seeds. Using a fork, scrape flesh in strings into a serving bowl. Toss with Parmesan and butter and season to taste with salt and pepper.

ROASTED SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH PARMESAN AND HERBS

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium. Add shallots and garlic and cook until softened, 7 minutes. Stir in thyme and rosemary and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add squash and toss to combine. Cook until warmed through. Stir in parsley and Parmesan and season with salt and pepper.

SIMPLE SPAGHETTI SQUASH PARMESAN

Steps:

• The squash can be baked, microwaved or boiled. I choose to microwave. Place squash cut side down in a pan just large enough to hold an 1/4 cup water and cover with plastic wrap.
• Microwave on high for 14-15 minutes.
• When skin pierces easily with fork, drain and cool. Scoop out and discard the seeds.
• With a fork, transfer the spaghetti-like strands from the shell to a casserole dish.
• Stir in the remaining ingredients.
• Taste to adjust seasoning.