Baked Spaghetti Squash
A quick and nutritious baked spaghetti squash recipe that serves as a perfect blank canvas for your favorite sauces and toppings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Your favourite sauce (like marinara, pesto, or a creamy alfredo)
- Grated cheese (optional) Optional, but who can resist?
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). While the oven heats up, grab your spaghetti squash.
- Cut the squash in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out the seeds using a spoon.
- Drizzle olive oil over the cut sides of the squash, and season with salt and pepper.
Cooking
- Place the squash cut-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for approximately 30-35 minutes, or until the flesh is tender and can be easily pierced with a fork.
- Once baked, let it cool for a few minutes.
- Take a fork and gently scrape the flesh to create those lovely 'spaghetti' strands.
- Top with your sauce of choice and sprinkle some grated cheese on top if desired.
Notes
If your squash is particularly stubborn while cutting, you can microwave it for a few minutes to soften it up. Use whatever sauce you like! Keep it simple or go extravagant with a rich marinara. Mixing in some ricotta or mozzarella before baking can elevate the dish.