Spaghetti Squash Noodles
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Spaghetti Squash Noodles
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These cheesy spaghetti squash noodles with butter, garlic, and parmesan are amazing. They are so close to the real thing!
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Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash medium (3 pounds)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or ½ teaspoon of any other salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup parmesan grated (not shredded)
Instructions
- Pierce the squash all over with a fork. Place it on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave until fork-tender, 10-15 minutes, turning halfway through cooking.
- Transfer the cooked squash to a cutting board. Be careful - the plate and the squash will be hot. Allow it to rest until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.
- Using a sharp chef's knife, carefully cut the squash lengthwise. Use a spoon to remove the seeds and pulp.
- Rake a fork back and forth over the squash halves to remove the flesh in strands. Place the strands in a bowl and set them aside. You should have about 4 cups of strands.
- Heat the butter in a large saucepan or skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter melts and starts to foam, add the spaghetti squash strands, kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Cook, stirring, until the noodles are well-coated, 1-2 minutes.
- Turn the heat off and stir in the parmesan cheese.
- Divide the noodles between four plates and serve.
Notes
- You definitely don't want to overcook the squash. While the noodles won't be al-dente like wheat noodles, you don't want them to be overly mushy. So check on the squash while you cook it (whether using the microwave or the oven) to ensure it doesn't get overcooked. And when you saute the noodles with butter and seasonings, do so briefly.
- You can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for 3-4 days. Reheat them gently in the microwave at 50% power. You can also freeze the leftovers for up to three months.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.25recipe
Calories
189kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Sodium
495mg
(21%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 189 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25recipe | |
| Calories | 189kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Sodium | 495mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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