Oven Roasted Spaghetti Squash

Ingredients

• 1 spaghetti squash (about 2-pounds)
• 2 Tbsp olive oil (or more depending on squash size)
• salt and pepper
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1/2 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 F (200C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Cut the squash into 1-inch rings using a serrated knife.

3. 3

   Remove the seed from the rings using a grapefruit spoon or a small knife. Place rings on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Bake for 35 minutes, flipping once after 15 minutes, until tender.

5. 5

   Take the baking sheet out of the oven and let cool on a cooling rack for a few minutes, then remove the peel with your fingers and use a fork to form pasta-like strands.

6. 6

   --- To make Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash ---

7. 7

   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

8. 8

   Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add the oven-roasted squash and the Parmesan cheese. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes to heat through, stirring frequently.

9. 9

   Remove from the heat, stir in the parsley, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan.