I love trying out new vegetables. It’s fun to get creative and try something that I usually don’t try.
My kids also like when I try new vegetables, because you can only have steamed broccoli so many times before you start to gag.
This Parmesan Spaghetti Squash is so simple and comes together in just minutes. If you are looking for a quick and healthy side dish, this is one I definitely recommend. It’s so easy to make and tastes amazing.
I had a similar recipe to this at a steak house once, but It was a little too buttery and fatty for me, that I decided to make a more skinny version, that tastes just as delicious. I have to say, I am very pleased with the outcome.
tips to making a perfect Parmesan Spaghetti squash:
- The first thing you will want to do with this recipe, is bake the spaghetti squash first, in water.
- The water will help soften the spaghetti squash from the outside in, from all the steam.
- To do this, I recommend placing your spaghetti squash in a pan of water (about 1/2 inch of water) and covering the pan with aluminum foil.
- You will then want to bake it for about 60 minutes, covered, to really get the spaghetti squash to soften.
- You can also rotate the spaghetti squash halfway through, to ensure it is cooked evenly and not soft on one side, and dry on the other.
- Once cooked, remove it from the oven and let it cool for about 20-30 minutes. It will be extremely hot.
- Once cooled, cut your spaghetti squash into slices. I usually get about 4-6 slices.
- Make your buttery base that will go on each slice of squash. It is so delicious with the butter, olive oil, and all the seasonings. You can also substitute the butter and oil for one or the other.
- I used a basting brush to spread out the mixture and seasonings, but you could also spoon it on.
- Sprinkle our parmesan cheese, and place back in the oven for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted.
Garnish with parsley if desired, and enjoy.
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Baked Parmesan Spaghetti Squash Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 large spaghetti squash
- ⅔ cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 sprigs parsley, optional topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place 2 cups water in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Add your spaghetti squash and cover with aluminum foil, so no air sneaks out.
- Bake at 350 for 1 hour.
- Remove from oven, drain water out of pan, and place your spaghetti squash on a cutting board.
- It will be hot so you will want to let it cool for about 20 minutes.
- Slice your spaghetti squash into 4-6 pieces, and scoop out the seeds.
- In a bowl, combine the melted butter, garlic salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and salt.
- Brush the mixture onto each slice.
- Sprinkle each piece with parmesan cheese.
- Place it back in the oven for 20 minutes, or until cheese has melted into the spaghetti squash.
- Remove and garnish with parsley if desired. Enjoy.
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