The Best Spaghetti Squash Recipes

Recipes for main courses and side dishes using a favorite healthy vegetable—spaghetti squash—that will please a large group.

Spaghetti squash with meatballs

To get kids excited about this nutritious vegetable, serve spaghetti squash as pasta with juicy meatballs and a quick homemade marinara sauce.

Microwave Spiced Spaghetti Squash

The secret to this quick dish is the microwave. It cooks the pumpkin in less than 20 minutes. Toss the spaghetti-like strands with an Indian-style sauce for a simple weeknight dinner.

Spaghetti squash with spicy tomato marinara sauce

Take advantage of this squash's spaghetti-like qualities by pairing it with a roasted tomato marinara sauce. (The squash also doubles as a "plate.")

Spaghetti squash with kupaty

Instead of pasta, serve shredded spaghetti squash with spicy Italian sausage.

Vegetable spaghetti with feta cheese

It's both a vegetable and a pasta! The spaghetti squash's noodle-like flesh serves as the base for the sauce and crumbled feta.

Pumpkin spaghetti

Make pasta for dinner without the macaroni! Enjoy Italian flavors: tender spaghetti squash is served with a sauce made with pancetta, fresh basil, and olives, reminiscent of puttanesca.

Spaghetti Squash Tostados

Top crispy toasted corn tortillas with tender squash and, instead of meat, substitute hearty black beans and roasted cherry tomatoes.

Spaghetti squash with garlic, hot pepper and herbs

Make a simple side dish by microwaving spaghetti squash until tender, flake it with a fork, and adding garlic, herbs, and pickled pimento peppers.

Steamed fish and a side dish of vegetable spaghetti with garlic butter

Tender, slightly sweet spaghetti squash makes the perfect side dish for steamed striped bass fillet. Serve with a traditional Italian sweet and sour sauce.

Lasagna with spaghetti squash and chicken

Need a dish for a crowd? Craving a comforting, hearty meal? Looking for a recipe that's freezer-friendly? This lasagna is a great choice for any occasion.

Spaghetti squash stuffed with chicken, broccoli and cheese

Katie's wonderful recipe proves that spaghetti squash can be baked twice (just like potatoes). The squash is roasted, topped with a creamy chicken and broccoli sauce, then topped with cheese and baked over high heat until golden brown.

Pork scallopini with spaghetti squash

We love using spaghetti squash as a pasta substitute, but that's not the only way to cook it. Serve it as a side dish to pork scalopini.

Spaghetti squash in Alfredo sauce with pancetta and green peas

To cut down on carbs, swap out pasta for spaghetti squash in a flavorful dish with alfredo sauce and pancetta.



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Spaghetti squash stuffed with sausage and white beans

All the flavors of bean and sausage soup infuse tender baked spaghetti squash into this hearty, versatile dish.

Spaghetti squash carbonara pasta

No need to wait for the water to boil: spaghetti squash is a perfect substitute for pasta. It pairs perfectly with a creamy sauce with pancetta and egg.

Cincinnati Chili with Spaghetti Squash

A new take on Cincinnati chili: spaghetti squash with chili, plus cheddar cheese, onions, and beans.

Spaghetti squash with kale pesto

Try a new and exciting vegetable dish: combine kale pesto with spaghetti squash pasta.

Pumpkin and potato casserole

This recipe takes classic, tender potato gratin to the next level. Spaghetti squash adds a stunning texture and wonderful flavor—another reason to invest in this versatile vegetable!

Spaghetti squash with peanut sauce

Spaghetti squash can serve not only as a pasta alternative, but also as a noodle replacement! In this recipe, it's complemented by a sweet and savory peanut sauce. This simple dish or side dish takes just 25 minutes to prepare.

Pumpkin spaghetti with fresh tomatoes and ricotta

This recipe doesn't require an oven, or even a pot or frying pan! Thanks to the fresh, no-cook sauce and the microwave-safe pumpkin, this flavorful and filling side dish is ready in less than half an hour.

Greek-Style Spaghetti Squash with Shrimp

Add a Mediterranean twist to tender pumpkin with sweet shrimp, salty feta cheese, and olives. This dish is great served hot or at room temperature.

Baked pumpkin spaghetti with chicken

In this version of a classic Southern dish, tender, noodle-like strands of pumpkin are cooked in a chicken and vegetable casserole.

Baked Spaghetti Squash with Parmesan and Truffle Oil

Guy's 5-ingredient spaghetti squash dish is topped with a little truffle oil and Parmesan.

Spaghetti squash with curry shallot dressing

Compound butter may seem complicated, but it's actually quite easy to make at home! In her recipe, Katie adds curry powder, lemon zest, shallots, and cilantro to room-temperature butter, giving her roasted spaghetti squash a rich flavor. Make a large batch of the butter at a time—it's perfect for seasoning fish, rice, or other dishes.

Spaghetti squash with ginger and green onions

The mild flavor of spaghetti squash makes it the perfect base for an Asian-inspired ginger-soy sauce. This side dish is ready in 20 minutes.

Mini BBQ Pumpkin Burgers

Does a delicious mini sandwich really need meat? This vegetarian appetizer is sweet, savory, and doesn't require any extra fuss. If you can't find mini buns, cut hot dog buns into thirds.







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