Description
This healthy spaghetti squash boats recipe transforms a humble winter squash into a versatile dish. Enjoy a gluten-free, nutritious alternative to traditional pasta that’s as satisfying as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 30 minutes until the flesh is tender.
- Scrape out the strands with a fork and top with marinara, mozzarella, and basil.
- Return to the oven for 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Notes
Preheat your oven to 400°F and remove seeds from the squash thoroughly. Feel free to adjust cheese and sauce amounts to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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