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Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash
4.9 from 51 votes

Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash

Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash offers a low-carb alternative to traditional pasta, featuring roasted spaghetti squash strands tossed in a garlic butter sauce with vegetable broth and freshly grated Parmesan. This dish balances the natural sweetness and tenderness of the squash with a savory, buttery flavor accented by garlic and parsley, making it a satisfying side or light main. Roasting the squash until tender and scraping it into strands provides a noodle-like texture that soaks up the rich sauce.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 tablespoons butter divded, unsalted
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup vegetable broth
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped fresh leaves
For the spaghetti squash
  • 1 spaghetti squash 2-3 pounds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
  2. Cut the squash in half lengthwise from stem to tail and scrape out the seeds.* Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  3. Place squash, cut-side down, onto the prepared baking dish. Place into oven and roast until tender, about 35-45 minutes.
  4. Remove from oven and let rest until cool enough to handle.
  5. Using a fork, scrape the flesh to create long strands.
  6. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  7. Stir in vegetable broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until reduced by half, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in remaining 4 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until melted and smooth.
  8. Stir in spaghetti squash and gently toss to combine until heated through, about 2 minutes.
  9. Serve immediately, topped with Parmesan and garnished with parsley, if desired.

Notes

  • Microwaving the spaghetti squash for 2 to 5 minutes before cutting can make slicing easier and safer.