This garlic butter spaghetti squash is 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 I crave pasta but don't want all the carbs, this Parmesan Garlic Spaghetti Squash recipe makes a perfect low-carb substitute. It has 17 grams of carbs vs 40 grams of regular pasta. 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. You can also meal prep it using the slow cooker; or, if you're in a hurry, microwave the spaghetti squash.
Ingredients
Since the spaghetti squash has a mild, neutral flavor, I'm just adding butter, garlic powder, and Parmesan cheese, plus the basics: olive oil, salt, pepper, and parsley for garnishing.
How to Make Garlic Parm Spaghetti Squash
- Prep the squash.
While the oven preheats, cut the squash in halves. With a fork, pierce the skin to ensure even cooking. Season with olive oil, salt, and pepper. - Bake.
Place the squash in a greased baking dish and bake for 30 to 40 minutes. It’s done when you poke it with a fork and the flesh is tender. - Shred and serve.
Shred the squash meat and top it with butter, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine, and serve. Top with parsley and remaining Parmesan cheese.
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.
What to Serve with Spaghetti Squash
Add chicken to make this delicious garlic butter chicken with spaghetti squash recipe. This side also goes amazingly well with garlic butter salmon & asparagus, and beef skewers.
Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash
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.
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Alexia says
Garlic and cheese make spaghetti squash super tasty! Great recipe!
Olwethu says
This recipe was quite nice, highly recommend!
Camila says
This recipe really is delicious! Even my husband loved it and that’s saying something. Thank you Laura!
Theresa says
Yum!! This garlic parmesan spaghetti squash looks so good! Looking forward to giving it a try.
Kathryn says
This was incredible spaghetti squash with the garlic and cheese. Even the kids gobbled it up!