Cheesy Spaghetti Squash

Cheesy Spaghetti Squash

Topped with melted Parmesan, this cheesy spaghetti squash is the perfect side with any meal, and by cooking the squash in the microwave, your oven is free for the main course.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
148 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Place squash, cut-sides down, in a shallow baking dish. Fill the dish with about 1/2 inch of water.
Step 2
Microwave on high until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the microwave and transfer squash to a cutting board to cool, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Use a fork in an up-and-down motion to scrape out spaghetti-like strands of squash.
Step 4
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini, mushrooms, and tomatoes and cook until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in spaghetti squash and season with garlic powder, thyme, pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and cook until cheese has melted slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve hot.

Ingredients

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 medium zucchini, chopped
  • 1 (2 1/2 pound) spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
  • 2 tablespoons butter, or more to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 0.75 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

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