Marinara Spaghetti Squash Recipe
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This easy Marinara Spaghetti Squash Recipe is a deliciously healthy low-carb, gluten-free option.
Try this easy and healthier alternative to pasta, Marinara Spaghetti Squash Recipe. Spaghetti squash is packed with beta-carotene, and Vitamin A. Plus, squash is also very low in calories. When you combine it with a simple, tasty marinara sauce, spaghetti squash becomes a delicious, easy meal. Low calorie, plus taste … what’s not to love?
If you have never prepared a spaghetti squash before, it is much easier than you think. You can prepare spaghetti squash two ways. Roast them in the oven, or if you are short on time, cook them quicker in a microwave. Either technique works just fine for this recipe, but I do prefer the microwave option in a pinch. Since spaghetti squash can be prepared much quicker using a microwave, it makes this dish a super easy option for any night of the week, not to mention nutritional too.
As I mentioned before, this recipe for Marinara Spaghetti Squash could not be easier to prepare. Once the squash is done, easily scrape out the spaghetti-like strands, then toss them in a simple marinara seasoned with a bit of olive oil, salt and pepper. If you so desire, finish it off with a sprinkling of parmesan cheese. So quick, so unbelievably tasty, and so low in calories too. It’s a win, win, win!
I hope you enjoy this delicious way to prepare spaghetti squash as much as we doo. Be sure to pop over to Kitchen Treaty to learn how to cook this interesting squash two different ways.
More easy recipes you will enjoy for any night of the week:
- Easy Orange Baked Chicken Recipe
- Cheesy Pesto Tortellini Recipe
- Easy Chicken and Black Bean Burritos
- Coconut Milk Baked Chicken Recipe
- Easy Stew Beef and Rice Recipe
Marinara Spaghetti Squash Recipe
Marinara Spaghetti Squash Recipe
A deliciously easy way to prepare and serve spaghetti squash.
Ingredients
- 1 whole spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cloves garlic
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Scrape seeds out of squash with a spoon. Place squash cut-sides-down in a microwave-safe baking dish. Fill baking dish with 1/2-1 inch of water.
- Microwave on high for about 15 minutes, or until you can easily pierce the squash with a fork. (Cooking times may need to be adjusted depending on the size of the squash and the power of the microwave being used.)
- Meanwhile, bring sauce to a simmer in a skillet or saute pan. Grate garlic directly in sauce and stir to combine. Taste sauce, salt and pepper to taste, adjust heat to low.
- Once squash is done allow to cool until able to handle, about 15 minutes.
- Use a fork to scrape out the spaghetti-like strands, and place in colander. Allow to drain a bit. Add spaghetti strands to warm sauce in pan and toss to coat. Add grated parmesan and toss to combine.
- Optional: Garnish with additional Parmesan, chopped fresh Italian parsley and/or basil.
This looks incredible, Amy! Can’t wait to make this here soon!
Gorgeous!
yuuummmm! now this is comfort food, that i won’t feel guilty about eating!!
What a great way to use spaghetti squash. This looks marvelous.
Hi Amy!
I’d love to include your marinara spaghetti squash recipe in a spaghetti squash roundup I’m doing for Parade Magazine this month.
If you’re fine with that, could I use one of your photos with a link back to your original post.
Let me know your thoughts, thanks!
Felicia
Sure, Felicia! Thank you for asking.
I wrote to you before and never received a reply!! When you hit the “print” button, the recipe comes out so faint you can hardly read it. It’s not my printer because every other website prints out just fine!! Please look into this and please contact me with an answer. I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one experiencing this problem. I enjoy your site, but find it difficult on this printing problem!!
Hello Margie, I’m not sure what to tell you. My recipes are formatted with a basic font that should be legible when printed.
This is absolutely NOT carb free. Spaghetti squash, itself, is “low” carb..not “no carb” If you are a diabetic and have to watch your daily carb intake, it’s very important to include every carb.
Pre-jarred marinaras also tend to have sugar in them which ups the carb count.
Spaghetti Squash
Nutrition Facts
Spaghetti squash
Amount Per 1 cup, cubes (101 g)
Calories 31
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.6 g 0%
Saturated fat 0.1 g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.2 g
Monounsaturated fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 17 mg 0%
Potassium 109 mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 7 g 2%
Dietary fiber 1.5 g 6%
Sugar 2.8 g
Protein 0.6 g 1%
Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 3%
Calcium 2% Iron 1%
Vitamin D 0% Vitamin B-6 5%
Vitamin B-12 0% Magnesium 3%
Thank you for the thorough information.
Both Costco and Aldi’s carry marinara sauces that are sugar free.
I have a spaghetti squash sitting in my refrigerator right now. Love it. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
I love preparing it like a loaded baked potato, too!
Ooh yum!! My husband just started counting calories yesterday (I’m pregnant and he told me he’s gaining baby weight with me…) so I will have to try this out for him. I’ve never done spaghetti squash!
Yummy! This would go great with that beer braised chicken of yours!
Perfect dinner recipe for my indulgent summer!
This is so, so good. My toddler, who would live on bread if I let him, shoved his garlic stick away so he could get to his bowl.
For my partner and I, I added mild Italian sausage. She’s begging for this every week now.
Thanks for making it so easy to get veggies into the household diet around here!
What are OVEN cooking instructions? I never microwave because it changes the molecular structure of food.
WOw!!!, amazing, this is exactly what i always to do