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best spaghetti squash ever

(6 ratings)
EmilyJo avatar
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Jo Zimny
@EmilyJo
Ithaca, NY

More times than not I substitute spaghetti squash for pasta in recipes. This one is laced with garlic and olive oil and tastes divine. Serve with your favorite pasta sauce and I think you'll be delighted with the results.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Spaghetti squash is a tasty lower-carb side dish. Once baked, it's slightly sweet with a hint of nutty flavor. Brushing it with olive oil and adding garlic to the cavity adds lots of flavor. The threads of squash slide right out with a fork. Enjoy alone or with your favorite marinara sauce and a sprinkle of cheese.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(6 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 35 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For best spaghetti squash ever

  • 1
    spaghetti squash
  • 2 clove
    garlic, pressed
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    black pepper

How To Make best spaghetti squash ever

  • Cut the spaghetti squash in half and scoop out the seeds.
    1
    Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Cut the spaghetti squash in half and scoop out the seeds.
  • Put 1 Tbsp of oil in the center of the spaghetti squash.
    2
    Line a large metal baking tray with heavy aluminum foil or parchment paper. Put 1 tablespoon of olive oil in each half of the spaghetti squash.
  • Brush olive oil over the spaghetti squash.
    3
    With a pastry brush, brush the squash pieces with the oil until covered.
  • Place garlic, salt, and pepper in each spaghetti squash half.
    4
    Press one clove of garlic into each cavity of the squash. Add salt and pepper to each half. Place each piece on the lined tray.
  • Bake the spaghetti squash.
    5
    Bake for 35-40 minutes. Test with a fork to make sure the threads of the squash come out easily.
  • Baked spaghetti squash cooling.
    6
    Let it sit for about 20 minutes in a cool place.
  • Remove strands of the spaghetti squash.
    7
    Then remove the squash strands with a fork from the shell. Store it in the fridge if not eating right away. Otherwise, serve it with your favorite pasta sauce.
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