Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash
from https://tastefulventure.com/garlic-parmesan-spaghetti-squash/
Servings
Prep Time
2
servings
10
minutes
Cook Time
35
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
2
servings
10
minutes
Cook Time
35
minutes
Ingredients
1
medium to large
Spaghetti Squash
4
tablespoons
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
divided
4
large
Garlic Cloves
minced, about 2 Tbs
1/4
teaspoon
Sea Salt
1/4
teaspoon
Black Pepper
1/4
cup
Parmesan
grated
1/4
cup
Italian Parsley
chopped
Instructions
Oven Baked Method (Preferred)
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Wash and cut Spaghetti Squash lengthwise in half.
Scoop out seeds.
Brush inside of Squash with 2 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Sprinkle with Salt and Pepper.
Place Squash cut side down on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Bake 30-35 minutes until inside of Squash pierces easily with a fork.
Take a fork and scrape the insides of the Squash out creating ‘Spaghetti noodles’.
In a large frying pan add 2 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Garlic.
Saute over medium heat 1-2 minutes until Garlic is softened and fragrant.
Add the Spaghetti Squash noodles to the pan.
Add Parmesan and Parsley
Remove from heat and stir until mixed well.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Microwave Method
Follow step 2-5 in above method
Place the Squash cut side down in a microwave safe baking dish
Fill the dish with 1 inch of water, which will create steam in the microwave
Microwave on high 15 minutes
If it’s not cooked enough, microwave an additional 5 minutes or until soft in the middle
Carefully remove Squash from microwave and let cool for a bit
Scrape with a fork to create spaghetti strands
In a large frying pan add 2 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Garlic.
Saute over medium heat 1-2 minutes until Garlic is softened and fragrant.
Add the Spaghetti Squash noodles to the pan.
Add Parmesan and Parsley
Remove from heat and stir until mixed well.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
To Store: Cooked Spaghetti Squash will keep well in the fridge, covered, for up to 5 days.