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Cooked spaghetti squash in a skillet with toasted pine nuts and fresh herbs.
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Keto Spaghetti Squash with Garlic and Parmesan

This Keto spaghetti squash recipe is the perfect low carb alternative to pasta. Veggie “noodles” are coated in a butter garlic sauce and topped with fresh herbs, cheese, and toasted pine nuts!
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 206kcal
Cost $8

Equipment

  • 1 Rimmed baking sheet
  • 1 Skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 medium size spaghetti squash
  • 2 Tbs olive oil
  • 2 Tbs butter
  • 4 garlic cloves pressed or minced
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts toasted
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves torn or chiffonade
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 parmesan cheese thickly shredded

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Slice squash in half lengthwise, remove the seeds, place cut side down on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake for about 45-60 minutes, until fork tender.
  • After squash is cool enough to handle, scoop out 'noodles' with a fork.
  • Melt butter and olive oil in a skillet.
  • Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add squash noodles and toss.
  • Remove from heat and add basil, parsley and toasted pine nuts.
  • Serve topped with cheese and additional toasted pine nuts.

Notes

  • The nutrition information is calculated through an automated generator and is not always accurate. 
  • If you have an electric pressure cooker, I highly recommend using that instead of baking. It saves so much time, and the squash is much easier to cut when it’s soft.
  • Fresh garlic, herbs, and parmesan cheese are highly recommended for this recipe! The flavor just isn't the same with dried herbs.
  • Use a garlic press to mince that garlic, it will save you time.

Nutrition

Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 66mg | Potassium: 284mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 841IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2mg