Thought spaghetti squash was best left to fall and winter? Not for me. I love a good ‘zoodle’ or spaghetti squash recipe year round. They’re both a great, healthy alternative for pasta. Toss in some fresh parsley and basil, grated parmesan cheese and garlic and you’re set with a flavorful dish. I made a few alterations based on what I had at home and it still tasted delicious!
Garlic Spaghetti Squash with Herbs
via pinch of yum
ingredients:
1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
olive oil
sea salt/ himalaya salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp white wine vinegar (I used red wine)
1/4 c. fresh minced parsley
2 tbsp fresh minced basil
3/4 c. shredded cheese (I used fresh Parmesan)
1/2 c. pine nuts, toasted (I used sliced almonds)
directions:
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Rub squash with a little bit of olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place the cut side down on a rimmed baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes, until fork tender. Let cool about 10 minutes, then scrape the insides with a fork to pull the strands away from the skin.
In a large skillet, heat 2½ tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1½ minutes, until fragrant. Stir in spaghetti squash, vinegar, herbs, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Cook for about 2 minutes to heat through. Remove from heat and stir in cheese, then top with nuts. Taste and add salt or pepper if desired.
Enjoy!
xx
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I always struggle with how else to eat spaghetti squash!!! I love garlic and and the fresh Parmesan!! xo, Biana – BlovedBoston
I love how creative your pasta recipes are! I’m so lame with my whole wheat penne and red sauce!
xo, Jen
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This sounds amazing! I love spaghetti squash and am always looking for new ways to use it. Thanks for posting!
Yum! This looks like a flavorful and delicious dish – on the recipe list! 🙂
That looks so yummy and love this simple and fresh ingredients! Thanks for the healthy inspiration today!
it’s almost spring and time for zucchini & squash “pasta”! who am i kidding….it’s almost spring for you and for me that’ll be in 6 months. haha.
I love spaghetti squash and this looks like a great recipe!
-Lauren
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I love spaghetti squash! We had it for the first time a couple weeks ago, and now we’re all hooked on it! I’m going to have to give your recipe a try!
Paige
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Yum! My fiance eats this once a week, so I will show him this recipe
MMM yes. I’ve been trying to be better about creating pasta dishes without sauce, and adding in some yummy ingredients instead. I’m adding this to the rotation!
I love how fresh and summery this is! Can’t wait to try and throw in some garlic grilled shrimp on top!
This looks delicious! xo Ash
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