Baked Spaghetti Squash with Herb Butter Sauce
Transform your dinner routine with this light yet flavorful Baked Spaghetti Squash with Herb Butter Sauce! This low-carb, gluten-free recipe showcases tender roasted spaghetti squash, scraped into delicate strands and tossed in a rich, aromatic butter sauce infused with fresh parsley, thyme, and garlic. Topped with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, this dish is a perfect combination of simplicity and elegance. With just 15 minutes of prep time before the oven handles the rest, this easy-to-make recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or as a standout side dish for entertaining. Serve it warm and watch this wholesome, herbaceous creation become a new family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large spaghetti squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 0.25 cups parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Slice the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and discard.
Brush the cut sides of the squash with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Place the squash halves cut side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the squash is fork-tender.
While the squash is baking, finely mince the garlic and chop the parsley and thyme.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the chopped parsley, thyme, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
Once the spaghetti squash is baked, use a fork to scrape the flesh into long strands. Place the strands in a large mixing bowl.
Pour the herb butter sauce over the spaghetti squash and toss until evenly coated.
Serve warm, topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese and an additional sprinkle of chopped parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
680 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.5 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 83% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 57 mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 1666 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.0 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.8 g | ||
| Protein | 9.3 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 278 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1167 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
