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Low Carb Simple Spaghetti Squash Prep

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  • prep time

    prep time

    7 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    1 h 0 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    1 h 7 min

Low Carb Simple Spaghetti Squash Prep

18 ratings

You can easily prep a spaghetti squash for your meals in an afternoon. Simply set it in an oven after prepping and walk away until done! Spaghetti squash is a great base for a keto pasta dish or can be served as a side.

The original recipe here makes about 2 cups of spaghetti squash.

Jessica L.

  • Net Carbs

    7.2 g

  • Fiber

    2 g

  • Total Carbs

    9.3 g

  • Protein

    1 g

  • Fats

    18.4 g

198 cals

Low Carb Simple Spaghetti Squash Prep

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Ingredients

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  • Spaghetti Squash

    Spaghetti Squash

    30 ounce

  • Salt

    Salt

    ½ teaspoon

  • Black Pepper, Ground

    Black Pepper, Ground

    ½ teaspoon

  • Olive Oil

    Olive Oil

    8 tablespoon

Recipe Steps

steps 5

1 h 7 min

  • Step 1

    Preheat and oven to 400 degrees and line a sheet tray with foil. Prepare a spaghetti squash by remove the end with the stem and slicing the squash in half lengthwise, to reveal the seeds inside. Remove and discard the seeds.
    Step 1

  • Step 2

    Please note that the amount of spaghetti squash listed in the ingredients is the yield weight of only the squash that is eaten for a more accurate nutritional log. The original weight of the entire squash used for 4 servings was about 2 ½ lb.

  • Step 3

    Sprinkle the salt and pepper generously over the exposed insides of the squash. At this point, you may add additional seasonings you would enjoy. This squash has italian seasoning as well. Pour the olive oil liberally over each half of squash, even up to the edges.
    Step 3

  • Step 4

    Flip the squash over and place face down on your sheet tray. Bake the tray for 60 minutes or until you can push a fork easily through the squash fruit. Set the squash aside to cool for 10-15 minutes.
    Step 4

  • Step 5

    Once cooled enough to handle, use a fork to shred the squash into spaghetti strands, discarding the skins. Serve immediately or cool completely for meal prep storage.
    Step 5

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Comments 26

  • GorgeousKetone285447

    GorgeousKetone285447 2 months ago

    961g total

    • Fatcow

      Fatcow a year ago

      Love spaghetti squash. Very versatile. I feel the nutritional values are way off in this recipe. They are way too high. You should reevaluate your carbs and fibre. There is only squash with salt and pepper and oil in this recipe.

      • FabulousArugula546576

        FabulousArugula546576 a year ago

        I microwave each half filled with water for 20 mi. Then pour out wate, shred with fork and add butter and onion and garlic powder to taste.

        • Hrgina

          Hrgina a year ago

          trying this - thanks!

        • Fatcow

          Fatcow a year ago

          I don’t even add water to mine just turn cut side down on plate and the squash steams in its own juices. Be sure to poke a few fork holes though to let steam escape. Takes less time as well. In fact I start all my squashes in the microwave first to speed up baking

      • IncredibleMacadamia360852

        IncredibleMacadamia360852 a year ago

        Mmmm

        • FavorableMacadamia154992

          FavorableMacadamia154992 2 years ago

          Spaghetti is my favorite squash along with zucchini. I use the shell as a bowl. Add my topping and yum yum.

          • Costello07

            Costello07 2 years ago

            I googled it and its 10 grams of carbs per cup of cooked squash plain. I see why it is a keto limit now.

            • Steeleyjen

              Steeleyjen a year ago

              But you get to minus the 2 grams of fiber to get net carbs. So 8. Still high though

          • AwesomeArugula320232

            AwesomeArugula320232 2 years ago

            Thanks !!!

            • CarbBuster1207

              CarbBuster1207 3 years ago

              Great recipe! Thanks

              • Lknowlton61

                Lknowlton61 4 years ago

                Maybe it's 1/3 of a squash?

                • SplendidRadish233985

                  SplendidRadish233985 4 years ago

                  1/3 cup is like 2 bites, I don’t think the fat and carb content is correct.

                  • UpbeatAvocado203640

                    UpbeatAvocado203640 2 years ago

                    These “chef inspired “ recipes are often way off the correct nutritional info as well as the ingredients and etc..plus 8 tablespoons of oil sounds crazy to me??? Servings says 1 x1/3 cup??? Whatever that means? Is it 1 and 1/3rd cup or 1/3 cup??why not just say 1/3 cup to avoid confusion . Everywhere else on recipe reads 1/3 cup! Always do your own research.. these recipes are usually not correct!!! Think maybe a new chef is needed??

                • CLH 1367

                  CLH 1367 4 years ago

                  Faster easier way to cook a spaghetti squash is in an InstaPot! Put squash on rack, one cup water, 12 minutes... let off steam slowly. Perfect every time!

                  • KawiMom

                    KawiMom 5 years ago

                    I don’t believe the nutritional information is calculating properly. No way is 1 serving (1/3 c) 18.4g of fat??

                    • Lynn421

                      Lynn421 2 years ago

                      Maybe because of olive oil used liberally in recipe

                    • connielhenry3da3

                      connielhenry3da3 2 years ago

                      I think that would be the olive oil

                    • opforce3000

                      opforce3000 4 years ago

                      I would say that the fat comes from only the olive oil used. Even that would be a stretch though. I would drench each serving with butter which would up the fat content.

                    • Linda

                      Linda 4 years ago

                      There is .4 gm fat in 1 cup spaghetti squash

                    • Danielleblair28

                      Danielleblair28 4 years ago

                      Maybe all the olive oil?

                    • kmiller@pcoe.k12.ca.us

                      kmiller@pcoe.k12.ca.us 4 years ago

                      You are right, considering that 1 cup of spaghetti squash has one-half grams of fat.

                  • Ricanrose

                    Ricanrose 5 years ago

                    I would use the skins base as a bowl

                    • Vanhamm118

                      Vanhamm118 4 years ago

                      I think that’s a fantastic idea!!

                    • Linda

                      Linda 4 years ago

                      As pictured

                  • Keubank

                    Keubank 5 years ago

                    Love it.