Roasted Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti squash roasted in the oven and then sauteed with garlic, onions, and butter
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 1 sweet onion sliced
- 2 cloves of garlic sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- Water for roasting
Instructions
Preparing the Squash:
- Begin by cutting the squash in half and cleaning out the seeds. Next, place the squash halves faced down on a baking sheet and add about 1/2 inch of water to the baking sheet.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let the squash cool for 10 minutes.
Finishing the Squash:
- After the squash has cooled for 10 minutes, pull the squash from the skin using a fork. Next, in a large skillet melt the butter on high heat.
- Next, add in the garlic and saute until golden (about 2 minutes). Next, add in the onion and saute for 2 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Finally, add in the cooked squash, salt, and pepper, and saute for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
To Serve:
- Use in place of spaghetti for a vegetarian or low calorie option
Notes
Invent Your Recipe:
Butter, onions, and garlic is a very simple and tasty way to season vegetables. You can use this combination with any vegetable that you can saute and it will be delicious.
For this spaghetti squash add in some red pepper flakes if you like a little heat. It will work well.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal