10+ Best Spaghetti Squash Recipes

There are so many ways to cook spaghetti squash but these recipes are the best! They're healthy, easy to make, and super tasty, too.

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Spaghetti Squash Recipes

Fall is here which means that all my favourite fall produce is in season – including spaghetti squash! This vegetable is known for its spaghetti-like strands and is a great low-carb substitute for traditional pasta. You’ll still get all that amazing flavour without the extra calories.

Wondering how to cook this versatile vegetable? It’s easier than you think! To help you get inspired, I rounded up the best spaghetti squash recipes that are as healthy as they are delicious. Try stuffed squash boats, spaghetti squash carbonara, stir fries and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does spaghetti squash go well with?

Spaghetti squash has a very mild and slightly sweet flavour, which means it tastes great with just about anything. Serve it with alfredo, pesto, meat sauce and more. The options are pretty much endless!

Can you eat the seeds?

You can definitely eat spaghetti squash seeds. I’d recommend seasoning and roasting them like you would pumpkin seeds. They’re a great healthy snack or salad topping.

Is it a low-carb vegetable?

Yes! Spaghetti squash is a great low-carb substitute for traditional pasta. In addition to being low in carbs it’s also low in calories and high in nutrients like folic acid, vitamin C, beta carotene and manganese.

How to Cook Spaghetti Squash {4 Flavours}

This post will show you How to Cook Spaghetti Squash with 4 different flavours – think pizza, pad Thai, chicken alfredo and taco spaghetti squash boats!

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Chicken, Spinach & Artichoke Spaghetti Squash

This Chicken, Spinach & Artichoke Spaghetti Squash is a low carb dinner and a healthier take on the popular creamy dip!

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Chicken Caprese Spaghetti Squash Boats

These Chicken Caprese Spaghetti Squash Boats are a low carb dinner idea that's bursting with flavour and topped off with a balsamic glaze!

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Healthy Scallop Spaghetti Squash Carbonara

This Healthy Scallop Spaghetti Squash Carbonara is made with turkey bacon, peppers and mushrooms with a delicious cream sauce.

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Spaghetti Squash Alfredo {Low Carb}

This Spaghetti Squash Alfredo is a delicious, low carb twist on the classic pasta recipe. You'll shave several calories off the dish while enjoying all the flavor!

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Chicken Pesto Spaghetti Squash

This Chicken Pesto Spaghetti Squash is a healthy low-carb dinner idea loaded with chicken, cheese and pesto sauce—it tastes just like pasta!

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Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash with Meat Sauce via Eating Instantly

This Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash is super easy to make and cooks in just 5 minutes under pressure! Saute the meat sauce after the squash is done cooking for a full meal!

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Spaghetti Squash with Chickpeas & Kale via Love and Lemons

Spaghetti Squash with Chickpeas & Kale makes a filling, veggie-packed fall dinner! Weeknight-friendly, it’s also vegan, gluten-free, and delicious.

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Spaghetti Squash Stir-Fry via Minimalist Baker

If you’re looking for a new way to enjoy spaghetti squash, this is it! It’s a hearty, flavorful, plant-based stir-fry with spaghetti squash noodles,

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Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti Squash via Damn Delicious

Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti Squash – Everyone’s favorite shrimp scampi with a low-carb, healthier alternative to pasta using spaghetti squash! It’s still amazingly buttery and garlicky with half the calories!

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