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

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 medium zucchini, chopped
• 1 (2 1/2 pound) spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
• 2 tablespoons butter, or more to taste
• ½ cup grape tomatoes, halved
• ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

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.