Spaghetti Squash

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Spaghetti squash gets its name from the fact that its flesh separates into spaghetti-like strands after cooking.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 4 Calories: 600
Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
  2. Drizzle olive oil over the cut sides of the squash and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Place the squash halves cut side down on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the flesh is tender.
  4. Remove from the oven and let the squash cool for a few minutes. Use a fork to scrape the flesh into spaghetti-like strands.
  5. In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  6. Add the spaghetti squash strands to the pan and toss to coat them in the garlic oil.
  7. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until heated through.
  8. Serve the spaghetti squash with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves on top.
  9. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 150kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g8%
Total Carbohydrate 25g9%
Sugars 5g
Protein 3g6%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.

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