How to Make Simple Baked Spaghetti Squash (Toaster Oven) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spaghetti squash is a versatile and delicious alternative to pasta, and it's incredibly easy to prepare. If you're looking for a simple and healthy dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep, then this recipe for simple baked spaghetti squash in a toaster oven is just what you need. With a few basic ingredients and minimal prep work, you can have a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (2 pound) spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
  • ½ cup butter, cut into 10 equal pieces
  • ¼ cup brown sugar, divided
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon, divided

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat toaster oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place spaghetti squash halves on a compact baking sheet. Place 5 pieces of butter into each half. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon over each half.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until soft, about 1 hour.
  • Remove squash from oven and scrape insides with a fork into a loose pile of strands.
  • Return to the oven and bake until flavors combine, about 10 minutes more. Let cool before serving, about 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    223 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 41mg
    • Sodium: 138mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 70mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 190mg