Making spaghetti squash is a simple and a great replacement for traditional pasta.
Pasta is pasta is pasta and nothing can replace it.
And yes, while I stand by the fact that nothing can replace pasta, spaghetti squash does do a pretty fantastic job of satisfying pasta carb cravings.
Ingredients of Spaghetti Squash Pasta
- Prepare 1 of Spaghetti Squash.
- You need 1 tbsp of Olive oil.
- You need 1 dash of Salt.
- You need 1 dash of Pepper.
Spaghetti Squash Pasta instructions
- Preheat oven to 425.
- Place squash on cutting board. Cut ends off both sides.
- Cut squash lengthwise down the center. Very carefully! It's hard to cut.
- Scrape out insides like carving a pumpkin..
- Place squash halves face up in 9x12 roasting pan (deeper than a cookie sheet)..
- Add 1 tbsp of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper to each half. Then rub the oil all over the inside and outside of the squash..
- Cover pan with tinfoil and place in oven for 30-40 mins (for medium squash; 20-30 mins for small squash). Check where it's at after 30 mins by sticking a fork in and seeing if it goes in easily. Cook until the rind is slightly soft or gives with a little pressure. The insides should be softer after they're cooked..
- Allow squash to cool enough that you can handle it. Scrape the spaghetti squash out with a fork. It'll look like noodles.
- Keeps well in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheats in the microwave.
- Tastes good with red marinara sauce, ground turkey, and parmesan cheese.
And that's just one reason spaghetti squash is a fan-favorite. Try any of these recipes for a tasty alternative to pasta, and we know you'll fall in love with spaghetti squash. A lot of spaghetti squash recipes involve swapping out pasta for baked spaghetti squash because it's healthier for you, and tastes delicious. Spaghetti squash is the perfect stand-in for carb-dense noodles. For more recipe ideas, check out my Spaghetti Squash Lasagna and Pesto Spaghetti Squash Pasta.
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