Spaghetti Squash
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.
Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized Spaghetti Squash
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 clove Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 4 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese
- 4 leaves Fresh Basil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Drizzle olive oil over the cut sides of the squash and season with salt and pepper.
- 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.
- Remove from the oven and let the squash cool for a few minutes. Use a fork to scrape the flesh into spaghetti-like strands.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add the spaghetti squash strands to the pan and toss to coat them in the garlic oil.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, until heated through.
- Serve the spaghetti squash with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves on top.
- 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.