It doesn’t take a lot to make the best spaghetti squash recipe. A few simple ingredients are all you’ll need to cook this healthy, low fat
spaghetti squash dish. Spaghetti squash is a lowfat low carb ingredient with a terrific texture and a mild flavor that allows it to work well in a variety of recipes.
A printable copy of this easy spaghetti squash recipe can be found at http://www.myfoodchannel.com/best-spaghetti-squash/
Best Spaghetti Squash Made Easy Ingredients
1 SPAGHETTI SQUASH
GARLIC (5-10 cloves, finely chopped)
LEMON zest and juice
BUTTER (1-2 Tbsp)
OLIVE OIL (¼ cup)
PARSLEY (½ cup, chopped)
SALT and PEPPER to taste
The measurements above are just loose suggestions, and really need to be adjusted to your own tastes. The size of
the spaghetti squash and how much squash you dig out will determine how much of the other ingredients you need;
They are simple and fresh ingredients, so there really is no wrong way to make this dish.
The best spaghetti squash doesn’t get more super simple than that!
Best Spaghetti Squash …super simple, low fat, low carb recipe
When buying a spaghetti squash, choose one that seems heavy for its size.
carefully slice the squash into halves. Cut the squash across instead of lengthwise, this will make for longer “noodles”.
Place cut sides down in shallow water in a roasting pan.
Bake for about 30-45 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. You can check on the squash after 30 minutes; the cooking time will vary
according to the size of the squash.
It’s important not to overcook the squash, slightly crunchy strands of squash add great texture to a dish, and overcooking the squash will
make the ingredient mushy.
Remove squash from the oven and carefully turn halves over to check for doneness –the water will be hot and steam will be trapped under
the squash, so be cautious.
Allow squash to sit 5-10 minutes to cool slightly for easier handling.
Insert a fork and twist out strands of “spaghetti”. Once the fork has done its job, use a spoon to scrape out the remaining squash; it’s edible
all the way to the rind,
so don’t waste any!
Heat a skillet and melt cooking oil on medium heat.
Add finely chopped garlic and cook 1-2 minutes until it begins to color up. If you like a bit of heat with your dish, add some red pepper flakes
as well.
Add a bit of butter for extra flavor (this is optional).
Add the spaghetti squash to the skillet and mix with the garlic.
Add salt and pepper to taste, add lemon zest and juice, and stir.
Turn off the heat and add in a bit of dark, flavorful olive oil.
You can also stir in a bit of freshly grated Parmesan Cheese if desire, but this is optional.
Add fresh chopped parsley for bright flavor and color, and mix well.
And that’s it.
This recipe makes a nice side dish or a very healthy entree.
Give this spaghetti squash recipe a try and let me know what you think, and bon appetit!
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I showed this to my granddaughter and she wanted to do it. And she did! It was sooo good. I took the leftovers and mixed with mashed potatoes. Tonight I'm gonna make fried tater/squash patties
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thanks for sharing Macho Man I added Ragu to mine for some real Italian flavor meatballs next sprinkle some Italian seasoning to the squash pasta,
tried this recipe for the first time two days ago! perfection! thank you Chef Buck
Tastes like vegetables, but not the bad kind of vegetables. lol
Going to try this in about an hour.
Hate to say but I'm all about slightly mushy vegetables. A small amount of crunch is ok, but really, mushy is better
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Red pepper flakes as he mentioned add a lot to this, both flavor and a bit of color/texture. Also like to throw in some julienned red bell pepper; I always like at least three colours in dishes. Add some shrimp, scallops, or diced chicken and it's amazing- been eating spaghetti squash for about 25 years!
Make sure to use plenty of butter so it slides into trash can easeasily
I just made a spaghetti squash for the first time last night, I had half then the other half for lunch the next day! I'm so happy I did I'm going to try this receipe next. Thanks for sharing.
Taste like vegetables, BUT NOT THE BAD VEGETABLES 🤣
We don't have spaghetti squash in India
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How long did you put spaghetti squash in oven for? I did not hear.
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Awesome!🙂
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