Spaghetti Squash Spaghetti

A bowl of spaghetti squash with red sauce and meatballs over the top next to a roasted spaghetti squash

5 from 12 votes

Spaghetti Squash Spaghetti is the perfect gluten-free, low-carb meal when you are craving pasta. The squash is nutritious and tastes great with pasta sauce.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1 10

Total Time1 20

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: Spaghetti Squash

Servings: servings

Calories: 529kcal

Author: Emily Walker

Ingredients

1 spaghetti squash, prepared (see methods above)
4 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper (to taste)
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
spaghetti sauce (to taste)
cooked meatballs (optional)
parmesan cheese & fresh basil (optional)

Instructions

Prepare spaghetti squash using your favorite method mentioned above. Drain well and season lightly with salt and pepper.
You can use the spaghetti squash as it is, but to give the spaghetti squash a more rich and buttery flavor follow the tips below.
Top with optional toppings such as meatballs, parmesan cheese and/or fresh basil.

Notes

Recipe Tips:

To give the spaghetti squash a more rich and buttery flavor (optional):

- Melt 3-4 tablespoons of butter in a large non-stick skillet (if it's not non-stick this won't work as well, the squash will stick and tear).

- Add spaghetti squash and sauté over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the squash softens (8-10 minutes). Add salt to taste.

- Turn off the heat (you can leave it on the stove top) and sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top. Cover until the cheese has melted then serve immediately with sauce. Now you will have softer, buttery spaghetti squash that you can twirl on your fork (thanks to the cheese).

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