Spaghetti Squash Parmesan
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Spaghetti Squash Parmesan
Description
This Spaghetti Squash Parmesan recipe uses whole spaghetti squashes roasted until tender. After an initial roasting with olive oil, salt, and dried herbs, the strands are scraped to loosen, seasoned, and topped with your choice of marinara or Bolognese sauce and thin slices of fresh mozzarella. The squash is then returned to the oven until the cheese melts and browns slightly, adding richness and creaminess. The dish is garnished with finely grated Parmesan and fresh basil and oregano for bright herbal notes.
The texture balances the soft squash strands with pockets of melted cheese and the savory depth of the meat or tomato sauce. Red pepper flakes add a subtle kick. Roasting the squash cut-side down first steams the flesh evenly, helping it shred into spaghetti-like strands with a tender bite.
Serve this as a satisfying vegetarian main if using marinara or a flavorful side when paired with a richer meat sauce. Fresh herbs on top enhance the aroma and visual appeal. It works well for a comforting family meal or for those seeking a gluten-free alternative to traditional pasta dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 whole spaghetti squash
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 2 cups marinara sauce or your favorite bolognese
- 1 fresh mozzarella thinly sliced, 8 ounce ball
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese for sprinkling, finely grated
- basil fresh, for sprinkling
- oregano fresh, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick spray.
- Slice the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scrape out the sides. Brush the cut sides with olive oil. Place the squash cut-side down on a baking sheet. Roast for 25 minutes.
- Remove the baking sheet and flip the squash over. Use a fork to scrape some of the squash up. Season the squash with salt and pepper. Sprinkle on some of the basil and oregano too.
- Fill each squash with about ½ cup of marinara or Bolognese (your preference!). Lay the slices of mozzarella on top. Sprinkle on a bit more basil, oregano and the pepper flakes.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake the squash for another 15 to 20 minutes, until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Sprinkle the squash with finely grated parmesan and fresh herbs and serve!
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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