Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 429mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 504IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 1mg
