Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Chunky Red Herb Sauce

Name: Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Chunky Red Herb Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole Spaghetti Squash; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided; 1/2 Onion, Chopped; 3 cloves Garlic, Chopped; 15 ounces, weight Canned Petite Diced Tomatoes; 1/2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning; 1/4 teaspoons Thyme; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Pepper; 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes; 1/4 cups Fresh Basil, Chiffonade Or Chopped; 1 Tablespoon Fresh Parsley, Chopped; Freshly Grated Parmesan; 12 Peeled And Deveined Large Shrimp, Thawed; Old Bay Seasoning, Salt And Pepper To Taste; 1 Tablespoon Butter; 2 teaspoons Olive Oil; 2 cloves Sliced Garlic; Chopped Fresh Parsley (optional)

Servings: persons

1 whole Spaghetti Squash
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
1/2 Onion, Chopped
3 cloves Garlic, Chopped
15 ounces, weight Canned Petite Diced Tomatoes
1/2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
1/4 teaspoons Thyme
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1/4 teaspoons Pepper
1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 cups Fresh Basil, Chiffonade Or Chopped
1 Tablespoon Fresh Parsley, Chopped
Freshly Grated Parmesan
12 Peeled And Deveined Large Shrimp, Thawed
Old Bay Seasoning, Salt And Pepper To Taste
1 Tablespoon Butter
2 teaspoons Olive Oil
2 cloves Sliced Garlic
Chopped Fresh Parsley (optional)

1
Heat the oven to 400 F.
2
Cut squash in half lengthwise and clean out seeds and membrane.
3
Drizzle the cut side of each half with half of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
4
Place the halves cut side up on a rimmed baking sheet and bake 40 minutes or until tender.
5
Remove pan from oven and allow squash to cool.
6
Then remove strands of flesh from the peel using a fork and keep warm.
7
While squash bakes, heat up the remaining oil in a medium size saucepan.
8
Add onion and saute until it starts to turn translucent.
9
Add garlic and continue to cook 1-2 more minutes.
10
Add tomatoes, Italian seasoning, thyme, salt and pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
11
Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
12
Then add fresh basil and parsley and continue to simmer for 5 minutes.
13
Taste and adjust seasoning if desired.
14
Keep warm.
15
Serve tomato sauce over the squash spaghetti topped with fresh grated Parmesan cheese and more fresh parsley.
16
For the shrimp (which is optional): I just used some thawed, peeled and de-veined large shrimp, which I sprinkled with Old Bay seasoning and a pinch of salt and pepper.
17
Put it in a bowl and let it marinate in the fridge for a few minutes.
18
Heat the butter and oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat.
19
Add shrimp and cook 1-2 minutes on the first side, turn them over, add the garlic and cook another couple of minutes.
20
Then remove from heat and sprinkle with parsley.

453

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole Spaghetti Squash, 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided, 1/2 Onion, Chopped, 3 cloves Garlic, Chopped, and more.

Yes, Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Chunky Red Herb Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!