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Creamy Baked Spaghetti Squash with Parmesan

Creamy Baked Spaghetti Squash with Parmesan prepared dish

This creamy baked spaghetti squash with parmesan is a delightful low-carb alternative to traditional pasta dishes. The squash is roasted to perfection and combined with a rich, cheesy sauce that will satisfy your cravings. Serve it as a main dish or a hearty side for any meal!

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 45 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 45 min · Total: 60 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include garlic, cream cheese, olive oil, sour cream.
  • Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for drizzling)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 medium spaghetti squash (halved and seeded)
  • 1 tsp black pepper (to taste)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1 tsp salt (to taste)
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese (grated)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Drizzle the halved spaghetti squash with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
  3. Place the squash cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for 30-35 minutes, or until tender.
  4. While the squash is roasting, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and chopped parsley in a mixing bowl.
  5. Once the squash is done, scrape the flesh with a fork to create spaghetti-like strands.
  6. Mix the spaghetti squash strands with the creamy cheese mixture until well combined.
  7. Transfer the mixture back into the squash halves and sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
  8. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
  9. Serve warm, garnished with extra parsley if desired.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 290
  • Protein: 10 g
  • Fat: 23 g
  • Carbohydrates: 11 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 500 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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