Best Spaghetti Squash Recipes

Instead of cutting the squash first, the squash gets roasted whole. Then, you'll cut into it after it’s done cooking. This makes spaghetti squash super easy to prepare. 

Instead of cutting the squash first, the squash gets roasted whole. Then, you'll cut into it after it’s done cooking. This makes spaghetti squash super easy to prepare. Top your squash with tomato sauce and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for some Italian flair. 

Portofino's, in Atlanta is where Italian and American flavors meet, chef Matt Marcus serves up a unique take on the classic Neapolitan aglio e olio dish made with garlic and olive oil. Instead of using traditional spaghetti, Marcus incorporates spaghetti squash “noodles.”  Portofino’s spaghetti squash aglio e olio is a hit at the restaurant, offering a healthy and approachable alternative to the classic. 

I'm not a big fan of "fake" meat, so instead these vegetarian meatballs are made with a mixture of nuts and seeds. The protein-rich nuggets mimic falafel and are substantial enough to make them just as filling as standard meatballs and work well on top of the spaghetti squash.  Click here to see 8 Easy Vegetarian Dishes. 

Cooking spaghetti squash in the microwave steams the squash and the strands come out nicely — unlike cooking it in a conventional oven, which can cause the strands to bake to the skin. A simple quick fresh pesto is a snappy sauce for the steamed squash.