Description
Ina Garten’s spaghetti squash recipe offers a delightful twist on classic pasta dishes. Mediterranean herbs and roasted vegetables create a wholesome, flavorful meal you can savor with enthusiasm.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 spaghetti squash (medium-sized)
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt (sea salt)
- Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and select a spacious baking sheet for roasting the spaghetti squash.
- Cutting: Employ a sharp chef’s knife to bisect the spaghetti squash lengthwise, revealing the seed-filled interior.
- Cleaning: Utilize a spoon to extract seeds and fibrous material, creating a pristine surface for seasoning.
- Seasoning: Liberally coat the squash’s inner flesh with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
- Positioning: Arrange the squash halves face-down on the baking sheet, puncturing the outer skin with a fork to facilitate steam escape.
- Roasting: Place in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior and tender consistency.
- Checking: Verify doneness by testing the flesh with a fork – it should effortlessly yield while maintaining a slight firmness.
- Cooling: Allow the squash to rest for 10-15 minutes, ensuring safe handling.
- Shredding: Gently transform the squash interior into delicate, spaghetti-like strands using a dinner fork.
- Serving: Transfer the squash strands to a serving dish, presenting a nutritious and versatile pasta alternative.
Notes
- Slice Carefully: Use a sharp, sturdy chef’s knife and apply steady pressure when cutting squash to prevent slipping and ensure safe, clean halves.
- Seasoning Strategy: Generously coat interior with salt and pepper before adding oil to help seasonings penetrate and enhance overall flavor profile.
- Steam Release Technique: Forking the outer skin prevents potential squash explosion and allows even heat distribution during roasting.
- Doneness Check: Look for golden-brown edges and fork-tender texture; squash should easily separate into strands without mushy consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg