Free Printable: Six EASY Keto Mug Cake Recipes!

  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Joy Filled Eats logo

  • About & Contact
    • Support Joy Filled Eats
  • Recipe Index
    • Recipe Filters
    • Low Carb & Keto
    • 5 Ingredient Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Beverage Recipes
    • Breakfast & Brunch
    • Crock Pot & Instant Pot
      • Keto Air Fryer Recipes
    • Dairy Free Recipes
    • Desserts
      • Cakes & Cupcakes
      • Candies
      • Cookies & Bars
      • Ice Cream & Frozen Treats
      • Pastries
      • Pies & Tarts
    • Main Dishes
      • Casseroles
      • Chicken
      • Pork & Beef
      • Soups
    • Side Dishes
    • Snack Recipes
    • Trim Healthy Mama
      • THM E Recipes
      • THM FP Recipes
      • THM S Recipes
    • Seasonal Recipes
      • Keto Christmas Recipes
      • Keto Easter Recipes
      • Keto Pumpkin Recipes
      • Keto Thanksgiving Recipes
  • Cookbooks
    • Keto eBook Bundle
    • Keto Christmas Cookies
    • 5-Ingredient Keto Dinners Cookbook
    • Low Carb Dessert Cookbook
    • Low Carb Breakfast Cookbook
    • Low Carb Appetizers Cookbook
    • Free Printables & Guides
      • Free Mug Cake Cheat Sheet
      • Free Cookie Cheat Sheet
      • Free Keto Baking Guide
  • Work With Me
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • About & Contact
  • Recipe Index
  • Recipe Filters
  • Joy Filled Eats Cookbooks!
  • Work With Me
  • Resources & Tips
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Home » Side Dish Recipes » Baked Spaghetti Squash

    Baked Spaghetti Squash

    Gluten & Grain Free RecipesLow Carb & Keto RecipesTrim Healthy Mama Recipes

    Published: Feb 15, 2019 by Taryn

    This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.
    Print Recipe Jump to Recipe
    pinterest image for low carb stuffed baked spaghetti squash

    Baked spaghetti squash is a delicious side dish. This baked spaghetti squash is loaded with zucchini, peppers, onions, cheese, and tomato sauce making it a filling addition to any meal.

    baked stuffed spaghetti squash on a white plate

    collage of food
    Free Guide! Feed a Family on a Low Carb Diet

    In this free 5-day email series learn all my tips for incorporating a low-carb lifestyle into the life of your family.

    We love spaghetti squash in my house. The spaghetti-like texture makes it a nice substitution for the traditional carb loaded wheat spaghetti. We don't miss have a starchy side dish when this baked spaghetti squash is on the table. By adding in some other lightly sauteed vegetables, marinara sauce, and cheese you can make this unique vegetable into the star of the table.

    It is a cold February here in NJ and I'm craving comfort food. Nothing is more comforting in my book than a big bowl of spaghetti loaded with sauce and cheese. Unfortunately, that isn't a healthy option for my waistline. This baked spaghetti squash hits the spot for just a fraction of the carbs and calories.

    fork lifting a bite of baked spaghetti squash

    How to Cook Spaghetti Squash in Microwave / How to Bake Spaghetti Squash

    I'm sure I'm not the only scared to try to cut a hard winter squash. Losing a finger or two is not on my agenda. It is so much easier to just pop that hard squash in the microwave to soften or bake it whole in the oven. That's why I included instructions to either microwave your spaghetti squash or bake it whole, so there is no worry about having to cut that hard winter squash in half before it is softened.

    Did you know you can also cook it in an air fryer? Check out this recipe for air fryer spaghetti squash.

    fork being used to shredded spaghetti squash halves into noodles and remove seeds

    Baked Spaghetti Squash with Vegetables

    My mom is a vegetarian now and I was for about 10 years as a teen and young adult. So veggies are near and dear to my heart. My mom cooks zucchini, tomatoes, peppers, and onions as part of her dinner almost every night. I've been wanting to put some more hearty meatless recipes on the blog for a while so this one is for my mom.

    Baked Spaghetti Squash with Meat

    If you would like to through in some cooked ground beef or turkey in place of some of the veggies go for it. That would boost the protein and reduce the carbs enough that this could go from a side dish to the main course.

    various chopped vegetables in a dish

    How to Serve Baked Spaghetti Squash

    It is fun to serve this right from the shell of the spaghetti squash but if you prefer you can serve it in a casserole dish instead.

    We liked this along with my Parmesan Crusted Chicken, Meatball Casserole, or even with a big Caesar Salad as a meatless meal.

    overhead view of stuffed baked spaghetti squash

    Is Spaghetti Squash Keto? Is Spaghetti Squash Low Carb?

    Since spaghetti squash is a vegetable it has only a fraction of the carbs of wheat pasta but it does still have carbs. If you are doing keto it is best to enjoy spaghetti squash as a side dish and not as an entree.

    If you'd like to reduce the carbs in this dish you can use browned ground meat instead of the vegetables and reduce the amount of marinara sauce to ½ of a cup.

    Is Spaghetti Squash Healthy?

    Yup! Spaghetti squash is a good source of fiber, vitamin A, and is lower calorie and carb than traditional pasta.

    plate of stuffed baked spaghetti squash

     

    Like what you see? Follow me on Facebook! Love this recipe? Leave a comment & 5-star rating right here! Make sure you don’t miss new recipes by getting email updates!

    baked stuffed spaghetti squash on a white plate

    Baked Spaghetti Squash

    Baked spaghetti squash is a delicious side dish. This baked spaghetti squash is loaded with zucchini, peppers, onions, cheese, and tomato sauce making it a filling addition to any meal.
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe Rate Recipe
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
    Course: Side, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, Italian, Italian American
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 124
    Author: Taryn

    Ingredients

    • 3 lb spaghetti squash
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ cup yellow bell peppers diced
    • ½ cup red onion diced
    • ½ cup carrots diced
    • 2 cups zucchini cut into fourths lengthwise, and then sliced into ¼ inch thick pieces
    • 6 cloves garlic
    • 1 tablespoon dried italian seasoning
    • 2 teaspoon dried oregano
    • pinch crushed red pepper
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
    • ¾ cup marinara sauce
    US Customary - Metric
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
    • Poke spaghetti squash all over with a knife and cook in the microwave for eight to 12 minutes until soft. If you don't have a microwave, place the poked squash on a baking pan and bake at 375ºF for 45 to 60 minutes.
    • While the squash is cooking, add the oil, vegetables, garlic, seasonings, and salt to a pan, cooking over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes until fully cooked through.
    • Cut the squash in half, scoop out the seeds, and with a fork, scrape the flesh from the peel. It should flake off easily in strings, resembling spaghetti.
    • Place the spaghetti squash flesh in a bowl. Add the cooked veggies, pasta sauce, and half of the cheese and mix well. Return to the shells or put into a casserole dish. Sprinkle the other half of the cheese on top and bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly.
    • Allow to cool for five minutes, serve, and enjoy.

    Notes

    To reduce the carbs in this dish replace the onions, peppers, and carrots with 1 pound of ground meat that has been browned. Also, reduce the marinara sauce to ½ cup. This will bring the net carbs down to 8 per serving. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 124 | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 496mg | Potassium: 354mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1535IU | Vitamin C: 27.8mg | Calcium: 204mg | Iron: 1.3mg
    Tried this Recipe? Tag me Today!Mention @joyfilledeats or tag #joyfilledeats!
    3567shares
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    « Crock Pot Mediterranean Chicken
    Keto Tres Leches Cake »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Alisha Ross says

      August 09, 2019 at 11:43 pm

      I cook spaghetti squash in the crock pot. I just poke it a few times with a fork, put in in a large crock pot (mine is oval shaped) and let it go all day on low. Very easy!
      Regards
      Ross Alisha5 stars

      Reply
    2. Justine says

      February 26, 2019 at 1:26 pm

      One of my new favorite meals!5 stars

      Reply
    3. Allison says

      February 26, 2019 at 1:05 pm

      Absolutely delicious! I always add extra cheese. 🙂 Thanks for sharing this tasty recipe.5 stars

      Reply
    4. Nancy says

      February 21, 2019 at 4:16 pm

      Cook spaghetti squash in insta pot 10 mins. Place whole squash in pot. The best thing ever.

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    About & Contact

    Joy Filled Eats Founder

    Hello and welcome to Joy Filled Eats! Your go-to website for easy delicious recipes that fit into a gluten-free, sugar-free, low carb, keto, and Trim Healthy Mama

    recipe key


    FREE Cookie Cheat Sheet!

    Make Five Delicious Keto Cookie Recipes from one EASY dough!

    Recent Posts

    • Keto Lemonade Popsicles
    • Stuffed Greek Chicken
    • Protein Cheesecake

    Featured On

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

    Decadent Sugar Free Cakes

    glazed lemon pound cake slices fanned out on a plate close up

    Keto Lemon Pound Cake

    Overhead close up view of keto coffee cake muffin in metal muffin tin

    Keto Coffee Cake Muffins

    one of the keto cupcakes sitting on its wrapper with a bite missing

    Keto Cupcakes

    More Recipes

    Easy 5 Ingredient Recipes

    hand holding a low carb lemon popsicle

    Keto Lemonade Popsicles

    close up on slices of smoked paprika pork tenderloin

    Smoked Paprika Pork Tenderloin

    strawberry gimlet being poured into small martini glass

    Strawberry Gimlet

    More Recipes

    Buy Me a Coffee

    Love my recipes? I love coffee. Buy me a cup in thanks.

    coffee cup with jfe logo

    Joy Filled Eats Cookbooks

    Joy Filled Eats Cookbooks

    Breakfast & Brunch
    Appetizers & Snacks
    5-Ingredient Dinners
    Desserts

    stay connected

    Free Email Series: Learn How To Eat Low Carb as a Family

    Footer

    Categories

    • Keto & Low Carb
    • Gluten & Grain Free
    • Sugar Free Recipes
    • Trim Healthy Mama
    • Dairy Free
    • 5 Ingredients
    JFE logo

    disclosures

    • Disclosure Policy
    • Comment Policy
    • Privacy Policy
    • Nutrition Disclaimer
    • Resources & Tips
    • Support Joy Filled Eats
    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. All recipes, headnotes, photos, and stories on this site are the original creations and property of Joy Filled Eats. You are welcome to share a photo and link to the recipe from this site, however, re-publishing the recipe in its entirety is strictly forbidden.

    Copyright © 2022 JOY FILLED EATS