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A Spaghetti Squash Marinara Meal is a delicious option for anyone trying to switch to a healthier diet. The combinations of flavors and texture from the squash and marinara are fabulous. It’s also loaded with nutrition and is an extremely easy meal to make low-carb and/or gluten-free!
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A Healthy Choice
Acorn, butternut, pumpkin, and spaghetti squash are just a few popular varieties of winter squash. Spaghetti squash stands out in the crowd because when cooked, its stringy flesh resembles spaghetti noodles.
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To make a Spaghetti Squash Marinara Meal, start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F. Next, cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Sprinkle the squash with a pinch of sea salt and place the cut sides of the squash (fleshy part facing down), in a parchment-lined shallow roasting pan.
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Roast the squash for 40 – 50 minutes or until the skin can easily be pierced with a fork. Remove the squash from the oven, let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes, then turn the squash over so that the cut sides are facing up.
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As you can see in the pictures above, the parchment paper catches any messy drippings and makes cleanup a cinch.
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Next, loosen and shred the flesh with a fork to form spaghetti-like strands.
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Roasted spaghetti squash is a healthy low-carb substitute for pasta. One cup of cooked spaghetti squash = 42 calories.
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To make this a low-carb meal be sure to use a sugar-free marinara sauce. To make it a gluten-free meal be sure to use a gluten-free marinara.
However, if you aren’t concerned about counting carbs then consider making your own scrumptious homemade marinara or a made from scratch spaghetti sauce.
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As you can see, eating healthier doesn’t need to be complicated. A Spaghetti Squash Marinara Meal is just one way to keep things super simple.
For variety, you can switch things up and add other toppings.
Other Topping Ideas:
- fresh baby spinach
- mozzarella cheese
- chicken breast
- fresh basil
- grated parmesan cheese
- pine nuts
- pesto
- roasted garlic
- grilled red peppers
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If you love this Spaghetti Squash Marinara Meal, you may also enjoy Low-Carb Spaghetti Squash Cajun Seafood Jambalaya!
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Spaghetti Squash Marinara Meal
A delicious, simple, and healthy dinner option that easily be make low-carb and/or gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 1 medium size spaghetti squash
- pinch of sea salt
- 1 jar (24-ounces) regular or sugar-free marinara sauce or make your own homemade marinara (Low-Carb Option: use a sugar-free marinara. Gluten-Free Option: use a gluten-free brand of marinara.)
- fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a shallow roasting pan with parchment paper.
- Carefully cut the sqush in half, lengthwise. Remove seeds and sprinkle with sea salt. Place cut sides facing down in pan.
- Roast for 40 - 50 minutes or until the skin of the squash can easily be pierced with a fork. Remove from oven, let rest for 5 - 10 minutes.
- Pour marinara sauce into a saucepan and warm over medium-low heat.
- After squash has rested, turn halves over so that the fleshy part is facing up. Using a fork, loosen and shred the flesh of the squash to form spaghetti-like strands. Pile strands onto two serving plates.
- Top with marinara sauce. Garnish with fresh basil. Serve.
Notes
Other topping options - mozzarella, fresh baby spinach, chicken breast, pesto, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, and roasted garlic and red peppers.
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What is your favorite way to use spaghetti squash?
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