Spaghetti Squash Pasta
on Nov 08, 2021, Updated Jun 11, 2024
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This Spaghetti Squash Pasta 🍝 recipe is for anyone who cannot tolerate gluten or simply wants to enjoy a low-carb plate of “pasta “. This is a 10000/10 and incredibly easy to make. I totally improvised by adding a 🌿 herb and garlic cream cheese that is to die for. Feel free to make this recipe with goat cheese, cream cheese, or any other creamy alternative you love.
Why You’ll Love Spaghetti Squash Pasta
This Spaghetti Squash Pasta may be low-carb and gluten-free, but it is still utterly delicious! I love this creamy dreamy sauce, it’s so luscious and rich-tasting and has a beautiful roasted 🍅 tomato flavor. This all cooks in the oven at the same time, plus, you’ll have plenty for a delicious leftover lunch 🍽️ the next day too! This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of veggies in a hearty and satisfying way.
How to Prepare Spaghetti Squash Pasta
🌡️ Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
🔪 Use a sharp knife to carefully halve your squash and then scoop out the seeds with a spoon.
🫒 Drizzle each half with olive oil and then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
♨️ Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper cut-side down. Prick the skin with a fork a few times.
🍅 Now, add your cherry tomatoes to a separate baking dish, and then sprinkle with a touch of salt, and drizzle with olive oil.
🧀 Place your cheese of choice in the middle of the tomatoes and then pop it in the oven along with your tray of spaghetti squash.
⏲️ Cook the squash and tomatoes for about 45 minutes.
🧑🍳 When the squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to make your spaghetti strands by scooping out everything from inside the squash.
🌿 Stir the squash and sauce together, garnish with some basil and enjoy!
Nonna’s Tip ♨️
Both the tomatoes and the squash are baked at the same time in the oven on separate baking dishes/trays, so everything is ready at the same time in under an hour.
Variations and Substitutions for Spaghetti Squash Pasta
- Pepper is optional in this recipe.
- You can use 🍅 grape tomatoes, halved or quartered regular tomatoes, or even canned cherry tomatoes as substitutes if you prefer.
- If you are vegan or dairy-free, feel free to substitute the cream cheese with your favorite non-dairy cream cheese.
- This Spaghetti Squash Pasta would be delicious with a bit of spice from 🌶 chili flakes.
- Feel free to add in some sauteed ground sausage or cooked 🍗 chicken pieces for added protein.
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Best Served With
- Pasta and garlic bread are just a match made in heaven!
- Serve this as a side dish to a piece of protein such as Spatchcock Greek Lemon Chicken or The Best Carne Asada (Flat-Iron Steak).
- Serve this Spaghetti Squash Pasta with grilled shrimp or salmon.
Common Questions
Yes, you can use grape tomatoes, halved or quartered regular tomatoes, or even canned cherry tomatoes as substitutes.
Yes, you can certainly substitute the cream cheese with your favorite non-dairy cream cheese, but keep in mind that the flavor and texture may be slightly different.
Yes, you can roast the squash and cherry tomatoes ahead of time, but warm and toss everything together just before serving for the best texture and flavor.
Absolutely! I think that sausage ground or chicken pieces would certainly be delicious here as well.
Spaghetti Squash Pasta
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F (200C). Halve your squash and scoop out the seeds. Drizzle with some oil + salt and pepper and add it on a baking dish lined with parchment paper face side down. Prick the skin with a fork a few times.
- Go ahead and add the cherry tomatoes to a separate baking dish. Sprinkle them with a pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil. Place your choice of cheese in the middle and then put the dish in the oven along with the tray of spaghetti squash. Let it bake for 45 minutes.
- Once the cherry tomatoes and cream cheese have finished baking, and the squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to scoop out the spaghetti-like strands from inside the squash.
- Stir the squash and sauce together, garnish with some basil and enjoy
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
