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This recipe for spaghetti squash with garlic and Parmesan is a delicious healthy side dish that pairs great with any protein.

This recipe is also a breeze to make so it’s even easier to add more veggies into your day in a way that tastes great.

Parmesan Garlic Spaghetti Squash

When you crave a delicious serving of pasta but don’t want all the carbs, this Parmesan Garlic Spaghetti Squash recipe makes a perfect low-carb substitute. Plus, you are adding more veggies to your meals!

This time, I’m baking the squash in the oven to get that irresistible caramelized texture you can’t get by steaming. That said, you can also meal prep it using the slow cooker; or, if you’re in a hurry, make this recipe by cooking the spaghetti squash in the microwave.

Now, back to this epic meal. Since the squash has a mild, neutral flavor, I’m adding butter, garlic, and Parmesan cheese to take it from great to mouthwatering. So simple, healthy, AND delicious!

a bowl of garlic parmesan spaghetti squash

Ingredients

The oven will caramelize the spaghetti squash, so you can keep this recipe simple with basic ingredients. You’ll find the measurement at the end of the post, but first, check what you need:

Spaghetti squash: halved and seeds scooped out.
Olive oil: for cooking and for seasoning.
Salt and pepper: for seasoning.
Butter: adds a delicious taste.
Garlic powder: more deliciousness!
Grated Parmesan cheese: like regular pasta, we want it cheesy!
Parsley: for garnish.

Add chicken and turn it into a meal with this delicious Garlic Butter Chicken with Spaghetti Squash recipe.

How to Make Garlic Parm Spaghetti Squash

Turn on the oven, prep the squash and let it bake. Then you add tasty seasonings and this Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash is ready to enjoy! Let’s cook:

Prep the oven
You start preheating the oven to 400F and greasing a baking dish.
Prep the squash
After washing and drying the squash, you cut it in halves. With a fork, you pierce the skin of the squash 6 to 7 times to ensure even cooking.
Season
Now, you drizzle olive oil onto the flesh of each squash half and season with salt and pepper.
Bake
You place each half flesh-side down into the baking dish and bake the spaghetti squash for 30 to 40 minutes. It’s done when you poke it with a fork and the flesh is tender.
Shred it
You shred the squash meat into a large serving bowl.
Serve
Top it with butter, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Toss to combine, serve, and top with parsley and remaining Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

How to Keep Spaghetti Squash from Getting Soggy

Prevent the spaghetti squash from getting soggy by cooking it meat-side down on the baking sheet and removing it from the oven as soon as it’s cooked. When you shred it with a fork, let the steam release before adding butter and seasonings.

How Many Carbs in this Spaghetti Squash Recipe

One serving of this Parmesan Garlic Spaghetti Squash recipe contains about 17 grams of carbohydrates. That’s less than half the carbs you’ll find in a serving of regular pasta, which usually contains about 40 grams of carbohydrates. Plus, squash is lower in calories and a great source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

What to Serve with Spaghetti Squash

It’s time to make this meal even tastier! This Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash goes amazingly well with salads and veggies. It’s also a perfect side for Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts, Garlic Butter Salmon & Asparagus, and Beef Skewers. Are you already drooling?

Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 40

This recipe for spaghetti squash with garlic and Parmesan is a delicious healthy side dish that pairs great with any protein.

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Ingredients

1 spaghetti squash
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon salt, divided
½ teaspoon black pepper, divided
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
Chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions

Prep:

Preheat the oven to 400F and grease a baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
Wash the spaghetti squash, dry the skin completely, and cut it in halves. With a fork, pierce the skin of the squash 6 to 7 times to ensure even cooking.
Drizzle olive oil onto the flesh of each squash half and season with salt and pepper.

Bake:

Place each half flesh-side down into the baking dish and bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until the flesh is tender.

Serve:

Once the spaghetti squash is fork-tender, shred the squash meat into a large serving bowl.
Top with butter, garlic powder, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Toss to combine, serve, and top with parsley and remaining Parmesan cheese.