Our Favorite Spaghetti Squash Recipes

1. Spaghetti Squash Lasagna

Speaking of Italian pasta-inspired dishes, the first dish on this list is a spaghetti squash lasagna. This recipe has the same ingredients and processes as a regular lasagna. The only difference in this recipe is that the lasagna pasta is replaced with spaghetti squash noodles.

Layers of spaghetti squash, mozzarella cheese, and chunky tomato sauce are baked in the oven for a delicious, cheesy, and comforting meal. Serve with a light green salad,  rosemary olive oil bread or roasted garlic potato rolls for a complete and satisfying meal.

2. Spaghetti Squash with Pesto

A spaghetti squash with pesto makes a perfect quick weeknight meal when you are craving something comforting and light. The texture of spaghetti squash is tender, and the flavor is subtle, lending itself extremely well to pesto. The bright and herby pesto coats the noodles beautifully.

Together with parmesan cheese, the spaghetti squash and pesto meld together to create a symphony of savory and tangy flavors. This dish easily serves two as an entrée or four as a side dish.

3. Baked Spaghetti Squash Fritters

You do not have to replace spaghetti squash in place of pasta if you spaghetti squash. You can use the veggie spaghetti to make scrumptious latke-inspired fritters instead. They are very simple to make. All you have to do is combine the spaghetti squash with shredded potato, flour, egg, and some spices and mix until combined.

Once combined, you can bake them in the oven or an air fryer till they are golden brown. You can also deep fry them if you want them extra crunchy. These fritters are a perfect snack, and even more perfect with a drizzle of soy sauce-tahini sauce.

4. Spaghetti Squash Mac and Cheese

Another stellar recipe with spaghetti squash is a twice-baked spaghetti squash mac and cheese. It has all the comfort of traditional mac and cheese but with veggies that even kids will love. Plus, it makes you less guilty about indulging in all that carb and cheese.

Once the spaghetti squash is cooked, add the roux, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, frozen peas, and bacon in squash boats. Then bake until the cheese is melted. You can also make a gluten-free version by replacing the milk and cheese with non-dairy substitutes.

5. Spaghetti Squash Casserole

A spaghetti squash casserole reduces carbs and calories by 75%, but it certainly does not lack the flavors of a traditional casserole. It is hearty, savory, and satisfying, an all-round winner.

You can add anything to your casserole, but if you want to incorporate Italian flavors, use basil pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. The combination of different cheeses adds to the flavor and texture.

Meanwhile, the basil pesto brings an overall garlicky savoriness, and the sun-dried tomatoes, a tangy Italian-style element.

6. Spaghetti Squash Pizza

You are probably surprised to learn that spaghetti squash can be used to make a pizza. The pizza dough is replaced with a cheesy spaghetti squash crust, which is made with combined spaghetti squash, eggs, garlic powder, oregano, and shredded mozzarella. 

Of course, nothing can ever replace pizza crust in pizzas, but for a gluten-free and low-carb dish, this pizza makes a really good effort. It certainly does the job of satisfying your pizza cravings. The best part? Extra veggies toppings to bump up your health.

7. Cheesy Tuscan Spaghetti Squash

If you ever made Tuscan chicken pasta, you will know how to make a cheesy Tuscan spaghetti squash. The pasta noodles are replaced with spaghetti squash, but everything else remains the same.

The Tuscan sauce is made with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, spinach, and Parmesan cheese. All these ingredients are cooked in a skillet and simmered until slightly thickened.

After that, the spaghetti squash is added and mixed until fully coated. Before serving, the spaghetti is sprinkled with crispy bacon pieces and garnished with basil.

8. Italian Sausage Spaghetti Squash

Once you make an Italian sausage spaghetti squash, you will make it for dinner every week. It is hearty and flavorful, and you only need five ingredients: Italian sausage, tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella, chicken broth, and spaghetti squash. 

Start by cooking sausage, onion, celery, and carrot in the skillet. Then add tomato sauce, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Simmer until the flavors combine and add the spaghetti. 

9. Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi

You can never go wrong with butter, earthy garlic, warm red pepper flakes with plump shrimp, wilted spinach, and spaghetti squash combination. This spaghetti squash shrimp scampi is a perfect low-carb dinner. It is easy to whip up and makes for an epic restaurant-quality meal!

For less prep time, you can buy peeled and deveined shrimp and vegetable broth. The vegetable broth helps cook everything while adding great flavor, but making it at home requires effort.

10. Spaghetti Squash Soup

When you are under the weather, you might want to skip out on the cheese and meat as they are heavy on the stomach. On days like that, a comforting and warm bowl of spaghetti squash soup will help you feel better inside out.

Cook onion, garlic, carrots, celery, salt and pepper, fresh thyme, dried Italian seasoning, and ground turmeric. Then add vegetable broth and cook gently for 8 to 10 minutes.

Before serving, add the spaghetti squash. 

11. Cheesy Baked Spaghetti Squash

If you love fettuccine Alfredo but want a carb-free option, then this cheesy spaghetti squash recipe is for you. It has everything you love about the rich and creamy white sauce pasta dish minus the pasta.

You can make the cheese sauce or buy it ready-made. There are tons of options in the supermarkets, but the RAGÚ Classic Alfredo Sauce is a good option. 

If you want extra golden and melted cheese on your squash boats, put them in the broiler for a few minutes at the end of the baking time.

12. Spaghetti Squash Bolognese

What's better than spaghetti bolognese? Low-carb spaghetti bolognese featuring spaghetti squash. This bolognese recipe is creamy and velvety and is what every spaghetti sauce dream is made of.

The key to making this dish delicious is the Bolognese sauce. The sauce starts with Italian sofrito, which is cooked celery, carrots, and onion. These vegetables add sweet and savory flavors that are much needed in this recipe. The sofrito is then cooked with garlic, tomato paste, white wine, and bay leaf to maximize the flavor.

13. Spaghetti Squash with Peanut Sauce

There is so much you can do with spaghetti squash. Make crispy fritters, douse them in Italian pasta sauces, or coat them in a savory Asian peanut sauce like what this recipe calls for. 

The peanut sauce is made with combined peanut butter, soy sauce, water, vinegar, maple syrup, garlic, and crushed red pepper. It is then used to coat the spaghetti and served with edamame, bell pepper, carrot, and scallions. You can serve it with chopped peanuts and fresh herbs for brightness and crunch.

14. Taco Spaghetti Squash Boats

If you stuff delicious things and even more delicious spaghetti squash, you end up with something better: taco spaghetti squash boats. The spaghetti squash boat is stuffed with filling spiced with chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, ground beef, and black beans.

You can customize it however you like it. Feel free to mix in other veggies or swap the ground turkey for a different protein and adjust the spice to your liking.

15. Spaghetti Squash Cheesy Bread

Another stellar spaghetti squash dish is a spaghetti squash cheesy bread. The entire prep time takes almost an hour and a half. Start by roasting the squash in the oven and then break it into noodles strands. Ensure you squeeze out excess moisture from the spaghetti squash, if not, the final product will be soggy. 

Mix spaghetti squash eggs, garlic, oregano, mozzarella, Parmesan, and cornstarch, and season with salt and pepper. Then, bake the “dough” in the oven.