Spaghetti Squash Recipes

Because a spaghetti squash is difficult to cut through when uncooked, we found that roasting it whole is the easiest way to prepare it for this spaghetti squash recipe. Follow this recipe, then use the strands of spaghetti squash to make one of our other recipes, like Spiced Squash Pancakes, Roasted Squash with Parmesan and Herbs, Spaghetti Squash Gratin, or Quick Turkey Bolognese with Spaghetti Squash.

Make this delicious, healthy, and easy Roasted Spaghetti Squash recipe for a meal that will become an instant classic. 

Spaghetti squash is tossed with the makings of pesto.

This meal has all the fun and flavor of traditional spaghetti and meatballs, but without the carbs and high calories.

You can serve a flourless "pasta" with these strands of spaghetti squash. It comes together in under one hour for a light and flavorful weeknight meal inspired by shrimp scampi.

In this clever variation on the classic dish, tender strands of spaghetti squash replace the traditional pasta. It's a healthy, but satisfying twist on spaghetti and meatballs.

Scallops, sauteed with leeks and shallots, rest on a bed of spaghetti squash.

This lightened-up version of the Italian classic substitutes spaghetti squash for pasta but still packs all the flavor and texture of the traditional.

This simple stove-top method is a great alternative to microwaving or roasting spaghetti squash. Our basic recipe calls for cooking the whole squash in water and yields moist and tender results. Once it's cooked, let it cool then halve the squash and remove the seeds, scoop out the strands and drizzle with butter and oil, then toss with herbs and Parmesan and top with ricotta cheese or use in your favorite spaghetti squash dish.

Spaghetti squash looks intimidating to cook but it's really simple and the payoff is delicious.

This vegetarian main dish is packed with Italian flavors.

Serve this squash in place of pasta or with our Chicken Meatballs in Tomato Sauce.