Best 8 Simple Spaghetti Squash Parmesan Recipes

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Cut squash in half lengthwise with sharp knife. Scoop out and discard seeds.
• Place squash halves cut-side-down in ungreased 3-quart baking dish or baking sheet with sides.
• Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until fork pierces flesh of squash easily. Remove squash from oven. Carefully turn squash over to cool 10 minutes. Scrape insides out with fork into serving bowl.
• Gently stir in butter, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH PARMESAN CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Use a paring knife to prick squash all over. Place in a baking dish and bake 1 hour or until soft. Cut squash in half. Scoop out and discard seeds. Using a fork, scrape flesh in strings into a serving bowl. Toss with Parmesan and butter and season to taste with salt and pepper.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 F. Place squash on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet, drizzle cut sides with 2 tablespoons of the oil, and season with 1 teaspoon salt, and several grinds pepper. Place cut side down and roast until easily pierced with a fork, 40 to 45 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 450 F.
• Meanwhile, combine the ricotta, parsley, basil, red pepper flakes, half the mozzarella, 1½ teaspoons salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. In a separate small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and ¼ teaspoon salt.
• Using a fork, gently scrape out the squash strands and transfer to the bowl with ricotta mixture. Stir until mostly combined but still streaky. Return the mixture to the hollowed-out squash halves. Dollop the marinara over the squash and scatter with the remaining ½ cup mozzarella. Top with Parmesan and breadcrumbs. Bake until breadcrumbs are golden and cheese is melted and browned in spots, about 25 to 30 minutes. Serve topped with more basil.

EASY SPAGHETTI SQUASH SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the squash halves into a large baking dish with the cut-sides facing down.
• Bake in the preheated oven until easily pierced with a knife, about 40 minutes. Cool squash for 10 minutes.
• Shred the inside of the squash with a fork and transfer to a bowl. Add olive oil, salt, and pepper to shredded squash and toss to coat. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

SIMPLE SPAGHETTI SQUASH PARMESAN

Steps:

• The squash can be baked, microwaved or boiled. I choose to microwave. Place squash cut side down in a pan just large enough to hold an 1/4 cup water and cover with plastic wrap.
• Microwave on high for 14-15 minutes.
• When skin pierces easily with fork, drain and cool. Scoop out and discard the seeds.
• With a fork, transfer the spaghetti-like strands from the shell to a casserole dish.
• Stir in the remaining ingredients.
• Taste to adjust seasoning.

SPICY GARLIC-PARMESAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH BACON

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
• Using a sharp knife, cut off the root end of the squash, cut in half lengthwise, and scrape out the seeds and connecting strands with a spoon. Brush the cut sides with olive oil and place squash on the baking sheet with cut sides down.
• Bake until the skin can be easily pierced with a fork, and the flesh is tender, about 45 minutes.
• While squash is baking, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy and browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove to a paper towel to drain.
• Remove squash from the oven and let rest until cool enough to handle. Scrape out the flesh with a fork creating long strands, loosening and removing the strands from the shells.
• Heat a large pan on medium heat, and melt butter. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add squash strands, toss with garlic butter, and cook until heated through, stirring often, about 2 minutes.
• Remove pan from the heat, stir in Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper. Gently stir to coat the strands and let the cheese melt. Garnish with bacon, oregano, and red pepper flakes.

ROASTED SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH PARMESAN MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray. Set aside.
• Halve the spaghetti squash and remove the seeds. Lightly drizzle and rub the insides and outsides of the squash with olive oil, sprinkle the insides of each half with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, then place cut sides down on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake the squash until fork-tender, about 25 minutes. Let rest for 10-15 minutes, until cool enough to handle, then shred in insides into strands with a fork. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high. Add the mushrooms and sauté until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic, thyme, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper, then sauté until fragrant, about 1 additional minute. Add the chopped spinach by handfuls, allowing it to wilt, then adding more as it will fit into your skillet. Cook just until all of the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
• Add the shredded squash to the skillet, then cook just until heated through, about 2 minutes. Taste and add additional salt and pepper as desired. Stir in the Parmesan and parsley. Serve warm, topped with additional parsley and Parmesan as desired.

ROASTED SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH PARMESAN AND HERBS

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium. Add shallots and garlic and cook until softened, 7 minutes. Stir in thyme and rosemary and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add squash and toss to combine. Cook until warmed through. Stir in parsley and Parmesan and season with salt and pepper.