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21 Best Spaghetti Squash Recipes

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The taste and texture of spaghetti squash mimics pasta! Learn to prepare this nutritious gourd in almost two dozen delicious ways, including kid-friendly options. We compiled 21 of the best spaghetti squash recipes around the web for you. 

Intimidated by that whole squash sitting on your counter? Check out our Ultimate Guide to Spaghetti Squash for TOP tips on cutting and cooking it.

21 Best Spaghetti Squash Recipes. Mac and cheese spaghetti squash.

How Do You Cook Spaghetti Squash?

There are lots of ways to cook spaghetti squash: baked, microwaved, roasted, steamed, and so many more.  But there really is one way to cook it that makes it turn out amazing.  And the great thing is that it is really simple:

Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise from the stem end to the base, rub the inside lightly with olive oil, and roast it cut-side down.

Cooking it this way decreases the amount of moisture that gets trapped in the squash and gives you more caramelized delicious strands of spaghetti squash.

Is Spaghetti Squash Available All Year?

Yes! You can buy spaghetti squash year round in most areas. But their peak season is from October – December. 

The great thing about Winter squash in general is that they store so well, that they are usually available year round. If you plan to store a spaghetti squash for a long time, the best way to store it is in a cool, dark place.  A basement storage room, or cool pantry or cabinet is the perfect place.

Is Spaghetti Squash Good For You?

When most people think of spaghetti squash, they just think of a low-carb alternative to pasta. That’s true, but there’s so much nutrition packed into this veggie, too!

Spaghetti squash contains high levels of Vitamins A, C, B, and folate. It has a lot of potassium which is great for athletic kids and people who struggle with high blood pressure.

Is Spaghetti Squash Just Like Spaghetti Pasta?

Real talk. Even though spaghetti squash looks just like a noodle, it doesn’t taste exactly like a noodle. Kids are smart. If you try to get them to try something new, and you tell them one thing and they experience another, they won’t trust you anymore. Just be honest with them about how it looks like spaghetti noodles, the flavor and texture are different, but it’s still delicious!

One thing you can say to hesitant kids is that spaghetti squash has a mild taste (like zucchini or yellow squash.) It isn’t strong, or spicy. It tends to taste like whatever you cook it with.

The Roundup: Best Spaghetti Squash Recipes

We love how incredibly versatile spaghetti squash is! This is one veggie you can totally customize to match your family’s tastes.

Check out these 21 tasty recipes to see what we mean:

21 Best Spaghetti Squash Recipes. Five different recipes collage.

1. Spaghetti Squash Chicken Enchilada Casserole 

Lexi’s Clean Kitchen

Homemade enchilada sauce, lots of veggies and creamy refried beans in this amazing dish.

2. Spaghetti Squash Lasagna  

Tastes Lovely

Everything you love about lasagna, but with more nutrition, and leaves you feeling much less heavy after you eat it!

3. Spaghetti Squash Alfredo 

The Gunny Sack

This recipe is a combination of two of my favorites: spaghetti squash and fettuccine alfredo. The recipe relies on a easy, quick alfredo sauce made in a skillet and gently stirred with the rest of the ingredients.

4.  Garlic Butter Chicken Spaghetti Squash 

Laura Fuentes

Delicious lemon-garlic sauce drizzled over a bed of spaghetti squash for a quick and yummy dinner.

5. Southwestern Spaghetti Squash 

Julia’s Album

Stuffed with chicken, black beans, tomatoes, corn, peppers and topped with melty cheddar cheese all blended with Southwestern spices.

21 Best Spaghetti Squash Recipes. Five different recipes collage.

6.  Pizza Stuffed Spaghetti Squash 

Joyful Healthy Eats

This is loaded with flavor and the perfect comfort food with a twist.

7.  Cajun Chicken Spaghetti Squash Bake 

Destination Delish

Not too spicy, but flavorful enough for both adults and kids.  

8.  Thai Chicken Spaghetti Squash 

Cookin Canuck 

Mix the flavors of a Thai curry sauce with a healthy dinner recipe idea and you get this Thai Chicken Spaghetti Squash. Amazing flavors in 30 minutes!

9.  Chili Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Bowls 

Making Thyme for Health

Roasted spaghetti squash filled with a hearty two-bean vegetable chili – a warm and satisfying fall meal.

10.  BBQ Chicken Spaghetti Squash 

Peas and Crayons

Grab your favorite BBQ sauce and you are ready to whip up this smoky sweet spaghetti squash recipe.

21 Best Spaghetti Squash Recipes. Five different recipes collage.

11.  Italian Baked Spaghetti Squash 

Super Healthy Kids

Italian Baked Spaghetti Squash with veggies, Italian sausage, cheese and marinara.  Complete, balanced, and delicious!

12.  Taco Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Clean Food Crush

A fun way to switch up taco Tuesday using the squash as the base.

13.  Spaghetti Squash Jambalaya

Spicy Southern Kitchen

A healthier way to get your Jambalaya fix – using spaghetti squash instead of rice gives a different texture without sacrificing flavor.

14.  Bacon Parmesan Spaghetti Squash

Home Cooking Memories

A deliciously easy side dish – this might even turn a reluctant spaghetti squash eater into a fan.

15. 

Twice Baked Spaghetti Squash and Cheese

Completely Delicious

Just like classic baked macaroni and cheese but without the pasta – spaghetti squash noodles are an amazing substitute.

21 Best Spaghetti Squash Recipes. Six different recipe collage.

16. 

Chicken Piccata Spaghetti Squash Boats

No Spoon Necessary

Tender chicken tossed in a light and fresh piccata sauce piled high into roasted halves of spaghetti squash.

17.  Spinach Artichoke Spaghetti Squash Recipe

Taste and Tell 

A healthier way to serve a favorite dip, combine spaghetti squash with spinach artichokes and a creamy cheese sauce.

18.  Spaghetti Squash Hashbrowns

Food with Feeling

Perfectly paired with a fried egg for a satisfying breakfast.

19.   Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Bake

Super Healthy Kids

This cheesy comforting spaghetti squash bake is packed with vitamins and minerals from three different veggies

20.  Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein

Damn Delicious

A low-carb version of everyone’s favorite takeout dish.  Even your picky eaters will love this!

21.  Breakfast Spaghetti Squash

Salu Salo

Get those veggies in first thing in the morning with this unique and delicious breakfast squash recipe!

21 Best Spaghetti Squash Recipes

Natalie Monson

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I didn’t rate this recipe and I no longer eat any starchy garbage called spaghetti squash because it is 58% starch in a 2 lb, 3 lb, and 58.2% starch in a 4 lb. spaghetti squash. Starch is just a ring of glucose molecules that are broken apart by the amylase enzyme in our saliva so there’s NO Fibre Faerie Myth to save it from becoming blood sugars (from 50 to 100 mg/dL) in 15 minutes and from (160 to 250 mg/dL in 30 minutes and it affects EVERYONE the exact same way so it’s not just a concern for diabetics, pre-diabetics but it applies to everyone that eats it.

Thank you for sharing this recipie, I made this tonight, and it was amazing!! I am am going to freeze the leftover miso mixture in an ice cube tray for easy measurement in the future. For soft boiled eggs place eggs in 1″ boiling water, cover and cook for 6 minutes exactly, and they come out perfectly. Thanks again!

You are AMAZING! Thank you thank you thank you so much for this. I was considering doing the same thing and you’ve just made the task a lot less daunting.