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    Home » Side Dishes » Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash

    Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash

    Published: May 4, 2015 · Modified: Jan 21, 2021 by Sharee · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This extraordinary Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash is an easy healthy dish full of garlic and Parmesan cheese flavor that everyone will love!

    garlic parmesan spaghetti squash

    After a kiddo/mommy lunch date that consisted of too many guilty foods, light and healthy came to mind for dinner options.  So here I share with you today, my simple garlic Parmesan spaghetti squash that I made for dinner.

    Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash

    This dish is super easy to make.  It is full of garlic flavor, and the freshly grated Parmesan cheese adds a touch of “what just happened to my taste buds”! 

    Dish That Makes You Feel Better

    I felt a little bit better about my intake for the day after making this.  In fact, I hope it helps you all feel a little bit better too if you ate too many of the fried pickles at lunch like someone I know…..  (I won’t mention any names…)  Enjoy!

    Recipe Steps

    Check out the recipe and some helpful photos to guide you through the prep and cooking process.

    Cook your squash upside down in the oven….

    Having squash upside down on a tray before baking

    Fresh out the oven….

    Butternut squash fresh out of the oven on the aluminium foil

    Using a fork, gently scrap the spaghetti squash out of the shell to get the perfect “spaghetti noodles”…..

    Scraping the spaghetti squash out of the shell with a fork

    TASTY HEALTHY TIP

    • Before melting your butter, test taste your spaghetti squash to see if it has enough oils for you. This will help you determine if you want one or two tablespoons of butter for your garlic butter sauce.

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    Overhead on the delicious Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash in a metal tray

    Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash

    This extraordinary Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash is an easy healthy dish full of garlic and Parmesan cheese flavor that everyone will love!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 25 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
    Servings: 7 to 8 cups
    Calories: 91kcal
    Author: Sharee

    Ingredients

    • Ingredients:
    • 2 spaghetti squash (small size – about 3 pounds each in size)
    • Olive oil
    • Salt
    • Pepper
    • 6 garlic cloves (minced)
    • 1 to 2 tablespoons butter
    • 1 & ½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese (separated)

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • Cut the two spaghetti squashes in half. Remove the seeds from the spaghetti squash (you can do this by scooping them out with a spoon).
    • Brush the inside of each spaghetti squash with olive oil. Then, season the inside of each spaghetti squash with salt and pepper.
    • Turn the spaghetti squash upside down (skin side up) on a baking pan. Bake the spaghetti squash for 30 minutes. Let the squash rest for about 10 to 15 minutes, and then gently scrap the cooked squash out with a fork. Set the removed spaghetti squash aside, and start prepping your garlic butter sauce.
    • Melt the butter in a pan on medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic. Cook the garlic for about one minute.
    • Then, add your squash to the pan. Sprinkle one cup of the grated Parmesan cheese on top of the spaghetti squash. Gently stir the mixture, and let it cook for about 2 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.
    • Remove from heat, and top the spaghetti squash with the additional ½ cup of shredded Parmesan cheese. And you’re done!

    Notes

    Savory Tasty/Healthy Tip:
    • Before melting your butter, test taste your spaghetti squash to see if it has enough oils for you. This will help you determine if you want one or two tablespoons of butter for your garlic butter sauce.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 308mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 331IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1mg

    Please note that I am not a nutritionist, and the nutritional information is an estimate only. It varies based on the products and brands used.

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    1. Helena

      January 03, 2021 at 12:59 pm

      5 stars
      I should save this recipe for later – it looks so easy to follow!

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