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Baked Spaghetti Squash Rings

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Spaghetti squash rings are hands down the easiest and best way to cook spaghetti squash. All you need is oil + salt.

baking pan with rings of spaghetti squash

Let’s talk spaghetti squash.

Have you heard of it? Do you eat it? Do you love it?

Spaghetti squash is a nutritious winter vegetable loaded with lots of fiber, beta-carotene, folate and more. It has a really fun, spaghetti-like texture and is a good lower carb alternative for pasta. Its mild flavor goes well with rich tomato sauces and pestos. Or simply serve it on its own with a little salt and pepper.

In our home, I make a batch of these spaghetti squash rings weekly to serve as side dishes. (they freeze really nicely, BTW.)

And cutting them into easy-to-manage rings is definitely my favorite way to prepare spaghetti squash.

I mean, have you ever tried to cut a spaghetti squash lengthwise? I always feel like I might cut my fingers off. Slicing them into thin rings crosswise feels easier, and I love the single serving portions it makes.

spaghetti squash ring with small bowl of pesto
spaghetti squash ring with pesto in it

How to serve spaghetti squash rings:

  • as a “spaghetti” with your favorite red sauce
  • as a side dish with a dollop of pesto
  • simply on it’s own with a bit of salt + pepper

Honestly, my favorite time to eat spaghetti squash is with my breakfast along with two fried eggs and a green salad. I try to load up on vegetables at every meal. I just pop one out of the freezer and reheat it in my toaster oven. Meal prepping saves me.

close up of a whole spaghetti Squash
fork inside a spaghetti squash ring
fork lifting out of spaghetti squash

Once you try this method, you’ll see why I love spaghetti squash rings so much. They are so easy to make and to portion out. Use a fork to separate the squash into “noodles” away from the skin.

8 rings of spaghetti squash on baking sheet
spagetti squash on baking tray

Love winter squash? You might love these:

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Baked Spaghetti Squash Rings

  • Author: Katja Heino
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: about 8 rings 1x
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Hands down the easiest and best way to cook spaghetti squash. All you need is oil + salt. Gluten free. Low carb alternative to pasta.


Ingredients

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  • 1 spaghetti squash
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil (I use THIS)
  • salt to taste
  • OPTIONAL: black pepper or garlic powderΒ 

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400’F.
  2. Cut off ends of spaghetti squash and slice crosswise into rings – about 1 to 1 and 1/2 inches thick.Β  Use a spoon to scrape out the seeds.
  3. Arrange squash rings on a rimmed baking sheet and brush with avocado oil and sprinkle with salt.Β 
  4. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until tender and browning slightly underneath.Β  Allow to cool a bit then use a fork to separate the squash into “noodles” away from the skin. Enjoy!

Notes

I don’t flip my spaghetti squash rings half way through because I really like the caramelized browning that happens if I don’t.Β  If you prefer, you can flip them 15 minutes into baking.

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