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Spaghetti Squash Spaghetti

Spaghetti Squash Spaghetti is the perfect gluten-free, low-carb meal when you are craving pasta. The squash is nutritious and tastes great with pasta sauce.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 529 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

  • 1 spaghetti squash, prepared (see methods above)
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • spaghetti sauce (to taste)
  • cooked meatballs (optional)
  • parmesan cheese & fresh basil (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Prepare spaghetti squash using your favorite method mentioned above. Drain well and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. You can use the spaghetti squash as it is, but to give the spaghetti squash a more rich and buttery flavor follow the tips below.
  3. Top with optional toppings such as meatballs, parmesan cheese and/or fresh basil.

Notes

  • To give the spaghetti squash a more rich and buttery flavor (optional):
  • Melt 3-4 tablespoons of butter in a large non-stick skillet (if it's not non-stick this won't work as well, the squash will stick and tear).
  • Melt 3-4 tablespoons of butter in a large non-stick skillet (if it's not non-stick this won't work as well, the squash will stick and tear).
  • Add spaghetti squash and sauté over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the squash softens (8-10 minutes). Add salt to taste.
  • Add spaghetti squash and sauté over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the squash softens (8-10 minutes). Add salt to taste.
  • Turn off the heat (you can leave it on the stove top) and sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top. Cover until the cheese has melted then serve immediately with sauce. Now you will have softer, buttery spaghetti squash that you can twirl on your fork (thanks to the cheese).
  • Turn off the heat (you can leave it on the stove top) and sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top. Cover until the cheese has melted then serve immediately with sauce. Now you will have softer, buttery spaghetti squash that you can twirl on your fork (thanks to the cheese).

Nutrition Information

Calories 529kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 118g (39%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 5132mg (214%) Potassium 4175mg (119%) Fiber 29g (116%) Sugar 67g (134%) Vitamin A 5255IU (105%) Vitamin C 86.5mg (96%) Calcium 345mg (35%) Iron 12.7mg (71%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 529

% Daily Value*

Calories 529kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 118g 39%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 5132mg 214%
Potassium 4175mg 89%
Fiber 29g 116%
Sugar 67g 134%
Vitamin A 5255IU 105%
Vitamin C 86.5mg 96%
Calcium 345mg 35%
Iron 12.7mg 71%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.