This Baked Low Calorie Spaghetti Squash Recipe comes out perfect every time! Spaghetti squash recipes are a great way to enjoy your favorite pasta sauces or dishes without all the calories and carbohydrates!
In fact, the calories for spaghetti squash are so low, you can enjoy 1/2 of the squash for under 100 calories!
I like to roast spaghetti squash, it helps create the perfect consistency. There are other ways of cooking spaghetti squash, but this is the easiest by far!
This recipe for spaghetti squash is only 166 calories for the entire squash!
Baked Spaghetti Squash Recipe
This article will show you how long to bake spaghetti squash, how to prep it… Even what to serve it in and with!
Spaghetti squash cooking can be super simple, below I will show you the easiest way to roast a spaghetti squash.
Here’s What You’ll Find in this Article:
- Baked Spaghetti Squash Ingredients (shopping list!)
- How to Make Spaghetti Squash in the Oven
- Baked Spaghetti Squash Recipe (printable recipe card!)
- Baked Spaghetti Squash Nutrition
In the next section I will supply you with a shopping list for your spaghetti squash bake recipe. And further down you will find a printable recipe card and several skinny spaghetti squash sauces!
You’ll find a Shopping List, How to Guide, and even a Printable Recipe Card for this Baked Spaghetti Squash Recipe!
Baked Spaghetti Squash Ingredients
Roasting spaghetti squash in oven is simple and inexpensive. This recipe for baked spaghetti squash calls for only 4 ingredients (including salt and pepper!) And can be made in just 30 minutes.
This section will supply you with the ingredients for roasted spaghetti squash oven baked recipes.
The next section is a how to guide for spaghetti squash how to cook, but here you can find the ingredients for this easy recipe. I recommend taking a screen shot on your phone to make it even easier when you go to the grocery store.
Shopping List for Baked Spaghetti Squash:
- 1 spaghetti squash
- Olive oil spray
- Salt and pepper
Baked spaghetti squash recipes can be used to replace pasta! I have supplied several low calorie sauces below to choose from!
The next section will cover how to roast a spaghetti squash…
How to Make Spaghetti Squash in the Oven
This how to bake spaghetti squash guide will help you make the perfect squash every time! You can also find these directions in the printable recipe card below.
Oven spaghetti squash is the easiest way to cook this fall/winter squash. It comes out perfect every time and also caramelizes the sides a little for extra flavor and color.
Below I will show you how to make spaghetti squash in the oven… This is the easiest method, and also ensures the squash will cook perfectly every time.
How to Make Spaghetti Squash in the Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 400° and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Slice the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Lightly spray the inside of the squash with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place the spaghetti squash cut side down on the prepared baking sheet and poke holes with a fork.
- Roast for 30 to 40 minutes or until lightly browned on the outside and tender when poked with a fork.
- Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes. Then flip the squash so that it’s cut side up.
- Carefully, with oven mitts on, use a fork to scrape the spaghetti strands from the inside of the squash into a bowl.
Now that you know how to cook spaghetti squash, let’s move onto the recipe card and spaghetti squash nutrition and sauces.
Below you will find a sharable recipe card, spaghetti squash calories and nutrition and even several spaghetti squash sauces!
Baked Low Calorie Spaghetti Squash Recipe
Here you will find a sharable recipe card, and further down you will find several sauces to add to your squash. Plus calories and nutrition for spaghetti squash!
Low Calorie Spaghetti Squash Sauces:
Low Calorie Spaghetti Squash
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash
- Olive oil spray
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400° and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Slice the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Lightly spray the inside of the squash with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place the spaghetti squash cut side down on the prepared baking sheet and poke holes with a fork.
- Roast for 30 to 40 minutes or until lightly browned on the outside and tender when poked with a fork.
- Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes. Then flip the squash so that it’s cut side up.
- Carefully, with oven mitts on, use a fork to scrape the spaghetti strands from the inside of the squash into a bowl.
Nutrition
Nutrition and Calories in Spaghetti Squash
You can find more nutritional information on spaghetti squash in this Guide to Low Calorie Spaghetti Squash!
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Article History:
- Originally written and published October 7, 2020 by Audrey Johns
- Updated on April 11, 2023 by Audrey Johns
