Try this easy and healthy side dish made with spaghetti squash
Course
Dinner Side Dish
Cuisine
Side Dish
About
Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash
Prep Time15minutes
Cook Time40minutes
Servings4
Calories372kcal
AuthorDinnerPlanner
Ingredients
2mediumspaghetti squash
3tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
1teaspoongarlic powder
1/4cupbuttermelted
1/4cupParmesan cheesefreshly grated
2tablespoonsfresh parsleychopped
salt & black pepperto taste
Instructions
Place top oven rack in the center position and pre-heat oven to 400°F. Spray baking sheet with nonstick spray.
Trim the top and bottom off each spaghetti squash to create a flat surface. Sit the squash upright and slice down the middle with a sharp knife. Scoop out the pulp and seeds with a spoon without piercing all the way through the squash. Reserve seeds and set aside to toast later, if desired.
Brush the edges and inside of each squash half with olive oil. Sprinkle each half with the garlic powder and season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
Place the squash cut side down on the prepared baking sheet and place in the pre-heated oven for 40 minutes, or until the squash is for fork tender.
Remove from oven and cool for several minutes. Once cool enough to handle, flip over the squash and carefully “shred” the inside with a fork to create spaghetti-like strands, leaving the shredded squash inside the squash shells.
Drizzle the melted butter over the spaghetti squash and top each with some Parmesan cheese. Place back into the oven until the cheese is melted and starts to brown.
Remove from oven and serve immediately with some freshly chopped parsley sprinkled on top. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash
Amount Per Serving
Calories 372Calories from Fat 234
% Daily Value*
Fat 26g40%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Cholesterol 35mg12%
Sodium 285mg12%
Potassium 541mg15%
Carbohydrates 34g11%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 1151IU23%
Vitamin C 13mg16%
Calcium 191mg19%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.