Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Brush the cut sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the squash cut-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast for 35–45 minutes, or until the flesh is tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Use a fork to scrape the flesh into spaghetti-like strands.
- Serve as a side dish or top with your favorite sauce, herbs, or cheese.
Notes
For best results, choose a medium squash with a firm shell and even coloring. Roasting with the cut side down helps cook evenly and caramelize the edges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg