Ingredients
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- 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 3 pounds)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh herbs (optional, such as parsley or basil)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Carefully cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise.
- Drizzle olive oil inside each half and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place cut-side down on a lined baking sheet and roast for 35-45 minutes until tender.
- Once cool, use a fork to scrape out the strands into a bowl.
- Toss with Parmesan cheese while warm, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Add fresh herbs if desired, then serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg