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Fresh Tomato Spaghetti Squash Pasta

By Erin · October 1, 2020 · Updated September 27, 2021 · 9 Comments

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Learn how to make this easy and delicious Spaghetti Squash Pasta. Made with garlic, tomatoes, marinara sauce, and a bit of burrata cheese, it's a low carb meal that's surprisingly filling!

spaghetti squash with pasta sauce

It's spaghetti squash season, and I can say that I've been eating my fair share of it. I like that spaghetti squash doesn't have a ton of flavor on its own, so I'm able to add whatever flavors I please, like caramelized onions. YUM.

I debated whether or not to add cheese, but ultimately decided that cheese is always the answer. This spaghetti squash recipe is just like regular pasta in that it's all the good stuff minus the carbs. I mean, I love carbs, but sometimes it's nice to have a low carb meal. 

Be sure to check out my cheesy cauliflower rice skillet and my banh mi bowl too -- two of my favorite gluten free recipes.

If you're a fan of regular pasta, you should absolutely give this spaghetti squash pasta a shot and then tell me about it!

ingredients on a table

Ingredient notes

  • Spaghetti squash - medium
  • Marinara sauce - your favorite kind
  • Cheese - burrata/fresh mozzarella/mozzarella pearls
  • Basil - optional, but I think a little fresh basil makes every pasta dish better

How to cook spaghetti squash

Step 1: Use a sharp knife to slice spaghetti squash in half length-ways.

Step 2: Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds, discarding them or reserving them for another use.

Step 3: Brush olive oil all over the spaghetti squash (both sides), then place the squash cut side down on a large baking sheet.

spaghetti squash on a baking sheet

Step 4: Bake spaghetti squash at 350° for 40-45 minutes, or until the cut side is caramelized on the edges. Cook time will depend on the size of the spaghetti squash, but 40-45 minutes should be around the correct amount of time.

cut squash on a baking sheet

Tips and FAQs

  • Don't want to turn on the oven? Try making spaghetti squash in your Instant Pot
  • While I've personally never tried this method, you could also try cooking your squash in the microwave if you're short on time
  • Want to add some spice? Use a spicy pasta sauce (like arrabbiata) and top the whole dish with extra red pepper flakes
What does spaghetti squash taste like?

In my opinion, spaghetti squash has a pretty neutral flavor, meaning it doesn't have a strong taste. It's one of the reasons why I love it so much! That way, you can add whatever seasonings or sauce you want and it'll pair perfectly with this squash.

Is the texture similar to regular pasta?

Sort of! It's somewhat comparable to spaghetti, but a tad softer.

How can you tell if spaghetti squash is ripe?

If it's yellow/golden yellow in color, then it's ripe and ready to eat! If it's at all green or green-yellow, then it isn't quite ripe yet.

squash on a plate with a glass of wine

More low carb dinners

  • Butternut Squash Curry
  • Garlic Zucchini Noodle Pasta
  • Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry

    If you make this recipe, I'd SO appreciate if you could leave a comment and star rating below -- thank you!

spaghetti squash with pasta sauce

Fresh Tomato Spaghetti Squash Pasta

Learn how to make this easy and delicious Spaghetti Squash Pasta. Made with garlic, tomatoes, marinara sauce, and a bit of burrata cheese, it's a low carb meal that's surprisingly filling!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 2
Author: Erin

Ingredients

  • 1 medium spaghetti squash
  • ¼ cup olive oil divided
  • 2 garlic cloves sliced
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes or more
  • 4-5 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 ball burrata cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Slice squash in half length-wise and brush both sides with 2 tablespoon olive oil. Place squash cut side down on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 45 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes of the squash roasting, prepare the rest of the meal. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the tomatoes. Cook tomatoes for a few minutes, then add the garlic and stir. Continue cooking until tomatoes are blistered on both sides.
  • Pour sauce into the same skillet and heat it up until it's at your desired temperature. Stir in the oregano and red pepper flakes.
  • Once squash is done cooking, use your fork to pull back a few spaghetti strands, then divide the garlic, tomatoes and tomato sauce mixture between both sides of spaghetti squash. Add the burrata cheese on top, then add more red pepper flakes if desired.

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Notes

*Calories are per serving and are an estimation 

Nutrition

Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 1374mg | Potassium: 1509mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 2377IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 4mg
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UPDATE NOTE: This post was originally published in October 2018. It was updated with new text in October 2020.

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Erin is the recipe developer, writer and photographer behind the healthy food blog, The Almond Eater. She's been blogging since 2014 and loves to create food for many different diets, including vegan, gluten free and/or Whole30 recipes.

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  1. Tim says

    October 02, 2020 at 7:09 pm

    5 stars
    I made this and used this homemade marinara sauce recipe (https://healthyfitnessmeals.com/homemade-marinara-sauce/). It's low sodium, no sugar added and so easy to make. It paired with your recipe wonderfully! Thank you for sharing such an amazing recipe!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      October 03, 2020 at 2:55 pm

      That sounds amazing! So glad you liked the recipe 🙂

      Reply
  2. Lewis Johnson says

    January 16, 2019 at 11:44 am

    So delicious!

    Reply
  3. Mary says

    November 02, 2018 at 7:05 pm

    5 stars
    This is worth 5 stars!!

    Reply
  4. Mary Brackin says

    October 29, 2018 at 3:17 pm

    I'm a calorie counter. Can you give me the nutritional #'s?

    Reply
  5. Dana Snyder says

    October 24, 2018 at 11:23 am

    5 stars
    it looks so good!! thanks so much for your delicious recipes and your inspiring story! i also work a rather remedial office job and am starting a blog myself....i literally started it a few months ago...but someday i hope to do it full time! thanks for the inspiring words!!

    Reply
  6. Mary says

    October 24, 2018 at 10:00 am

    Spaghetti squash can be cooked in the Instant Pot. Just cut in half, seed, brush with EVOO, salt, pepper, add 1 cup water and place squash halves in Pressure cooker on high pressure for 7 minutes. Super easy!

    Reply
  7. Ashley D says

    October 22, 2018 at 11:02 am

    currently obsessed with Spaghetti Squash and have 4 on my counter. I ate it with a little Parmesan cheese, butter and oregano 4 times last week hahaha! Will definitely be making this for dinner. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      October 22, 2018 at 11:46 am

      Ohhh then yes you're definitely going to love this!

      Reply

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