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20 Spaghetti Squash Recipes to Die For!
February 8, 2022
If you’ve steered clear from spaghetti squash, the funny-looking yellow winter squash, it’s time to become acquainted with the vegetable with some delicious, nutritious spaghetti squash recipes.
Aptly named because of the spaghetti-like strands its flesh separates into, spaghetti squash is an awesome alternative to traditional pasta or rice — or, of course, to enjoy on its own delicious merits. It’s also rich in vitamins, fiber and potassium.
Ready to incorporate more of this tasty, healthy vegetable into your diet? You’ll love this collection of spaghetti squash recipes. From replacing the classic spaghetti and meat sauce to baking a nutritious pizza crust to creating your own burrito bowls, you’ll discover all spaghetti squash has to offer.
20 Spaghetti Squash Recipes
1. Spaghetti Squash Burrito Bowls
This Tex-Mex recipe gives a whole new meaning to burrito bowls. All of your favorite fixings are here: corn, black beans, bell peppers, jalapeño for heat and cilantro.
The best part about this bowl is that it’s edible. You don’t get that at your usual Mexican takeout!
Photo: Spaghetti Squash Burrito Bowls / Making Thyme for Health
2. Baked Spaghetti Squash With Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
The vegan-friendly sauce in this dish gets its creaminess from cashews, while freshly roasted red bell peppers give it loads of flavor. Don’t be surprised if you want to make this sauce to use in other meals!
Photo: Baked Spaghetti Squash With Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Sauce / 86 Lemons
3. Baked Spaghetti Squash With Garlic and Butter
For an easy take on buttered noodles, try this squash version. Bake, shred and enjoy!
Ease up on the cheese, and serve this as a side dish — or pair with a side salad to make it a meal.
Photo: Baked Spaghetti Squash With Garlic and Butter / Steamy Kitchen
4. Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash
Just one pot stands between you and this healthy chicken. Spaghetti squash is combined with carrots, cabbage and green onions for a healthy take on classic buffalo wings.
Photo: Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash / Foodologie
5. Cheesy Spaghetti Squash With Raisins
This is one of our household favorite spaghetti squash recipes. While cheese, raisins and walnuts aren’t a common combo, they work in this dish.
Raisins lend a natural sweetness while walnuts add crunch (and protein!). This makes a wonderfully light and easy lunch.
Photo: Cheesy Spaghetti Squash With Raisins / Dr. Axe
6. Chicken Florentine Spaghetti Squash Boats
This healthier take on traditional chicken Florentine is loaded with spinach. Served in fun squash boats, this is a meal that tastes as good as it looks.
Photo: Chicken Florentine Spaghetti Squash Boats / Stupid Easy Paleo
7. Garlicky Broccoli and Spaghetti Squash
Broccoli haters might have a change of heart after trying this dish. The little superfood florets are cooked in garlic cloves and served on a bed of spaghetti squash for an ultra-satisfying lunch. Meat eaters, leftover chicken or ground beef make great additions, too.
8. Greek Yogurt Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash Boats
A healthy Alfredo sauce is possible! Greek yogurt and chicken stock make a creamy sauce that’s scooped onto shredded chicken breast and served right in the squash!
Use arrowroot powder in place of cornstarch, and garnish with fresh herbs — basil is especially terrific here.
Photo: Greek Yogurt Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash Boats / ifoodreal
9. Classic Spaghetti Squash Recipe
This classic spaghetti squash combines the main ingredient with basil, sun-dried tomatoes and feta. It’s topped with a healthy dressing made with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
10. Parmesan Zucchini & Spaghetti Squash With Pine Nuts
Winter squash, meet summer squash. This light meal is filling and full of veggies.
Toasted pine nuts add texture and depth. Hint: Try grilling or roasting the zucchini for a smoky flavor.
Photo: Parmesan Zucchini & Spaghetti Squash With Pine Nuts / Julia’s Album
11. Roasted Spaghetti Squash With Kale
Crisp kale gets sautéed in butter and onions and served atop squash in this easy side dish — or gobble it on its own. Adding garlic and chickpeas would round this out well for a main dish.
Photo: Roasted Spaghetti Squash With Kale / The Pioneer Woman Cooks
12. Spaghetti Squash and Portobello Mushrooms Pizza
This unique take on pizza uses meaty portobellos as pizza crust and leftover spaghetti squash as pizza “filling.” After sauce and cheese are added and the whole shebang is baked, you’ve got a super yummy, super healthy pizza. It’s a great way to use up extra spaghetti squash!
Photo: Spaghetti Squash and Portobello Mushroom Pizza / Green Lite Bites
13. Spaghetti Squash Gremolata
This gremolata, an herb condiment, gets combined with a fresh tomato sauce that’s excellent when served with thin strands of spaghetti squash. Cutting the squash in half and then roasting it gives a caramelized taste that really shines through.
Photo: Spaghetti Squash Gremolata / A Family Feast
14. Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Bowls
If you love lasagna but making it is too much of a hassle (it’s all that noodle layering!), you have to try these vegan lasagna bowls.
15. Spaghetti Squash Pizza Crust
Spaghetti squash can officially do it all. Give pizza night a healthy twist by making a squash crust. No gluten, no flour, no problem.
Photo: Spaghetti Squash Pizza Crust / A Beautiful Mess
16. Spaghetti Squash Curry
This coconut spaghetti squash gives this veggie a unique twist. Try it to spice up curry night.
17. Spaghetti Squash Stuffed Peppers
This is one of my favorite spaghetti squash recipes. You’ll get a super dose of veggies with these stuffed peppers.
Chock-full of onions and peppers, this makes a hearty, yummy dinner. Try it on the grill during the summer months, too!
18. Spaghetti Squash With Chickpeas & Kale
Squash “noodles,” chickpeas and kale make a delightful combination. Flavored with rosemary, lemon and sun-dried tomatoes, it’s a delicious vegan and gluten-free dish.
19. Spaghetti Squash Casserole
Classic spaghetti and sauce gets a good-for-you upgrade in one of my favorite spaghetti squash recipes. An easy sauce tops freshly roasted spaghetti squash for the perfect Sunday dinner.
20. Tomato Basil Spaghetti Squash Bake
This fresh tomato basil casserole-style dish is perfect for meatless Mondays. It’s bursting with fresh flavors — the combination of garlic, basil and tomatoes is a keeper.
While it tastes great any time of year, I especially love it during the summer, when the farmers market is brimming with juicy tomatoes and green basil.
Photo: Tomato Basil Spaghetti Squash Bake / Alaska From Scratch
