Roasted Spaghetti Squash

Spaghetti squash halves are roasted until perfectly tender with fluffy strands; toss with shredded Parmesan for a delicious veggie side dish or main.

Roasted Spaghetti Squash

Course: VegetablesCuisine: European
Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

55

minutes
Additional Time

5

minutes
Total Time

1 hr 10 mins

Servings

4

Ingredients

  • 1 (2 pound) — spaghetti squash, halved and seeded

  • 2 tablespoons — extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed

  • ½ teaspoon — salt

  • 2 tablespoons — grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Brush both sides of the squash with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and place cut-side up in a baking pan. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Uncover and continue to roast until tender, about 35 minutes more. Let cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Use a fork to scrape the squash flesh into a large bowl and toss with Parmesan cheese.

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