How to Make Savory Baked Spaghetti Squash - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional pasta? Look no further than this savory baked spaghetti squash recipe. With its tender, stringy texture and subtly sweet flavor, spaghetti squash makes for a fantastic base for a variety of hearty and satisfying dishes. In this recipe, the squash is baked until tender, then scraped into strands that are mixed with a flavorful tomato sauce and topped with melted cheese for a dish that is sure to become a new favorite.

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
  • ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray an 8x8-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle 2 tablespoons water into each squash half. Place squash, cut side down, in a microwaveable dish. Microwave on high until soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Scrape out squash strings with a fork and place in a mixing bowl. Add Parmesan cheese, cream, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with shredded Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven until browned and set, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    151 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 61mg
    • Sodium: 369mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 175mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 173mg