Spicy Garlic-Parmesan Spaghetti Squash with Bacon

Name: Spicy Garlic-Parmesan Spaghetti Squash with Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: ['2', '2 servings']
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 (2 1/2 pound) spaghetti squash, halved and seeded; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 slices bacon, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano; 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

⏱ 65 mins 🍽 ['2', '2 servings'] 🌶 american 🏷 Side dish

This dish transforms mild spaghetti squash into a savoury meal. The roasted squash is scraped into strands and sautéed with garlic butter, then combined with Parmesan cheese. It is finished with crispy bacon pieces, fresh oregano and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes for a gentle heat. It serves two and takes about 65 minutes to prepare from start to finish.

Ingredients

1 (2 1/2 pound) spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 slices bacon, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Method

Set your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or foil.
Trim the root end from the squash and slice it in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to remove all seeds and stringy pulp. Coat the cut surfaces with olive oil and position them cut side down on your prepared sheet.
Place in the oven and bake for about 45 minutes, until the skin yields easily to a fork and the flesh is soft.
As the squash cooks, fry the bacon pieces for 3 to 4 minutes until crisp and browned. Transfer them to a paper towel to drain.
Take the baked squash from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Using a fork, scrape the flesh to create long strands, separating them completely from the shells.
Warm a large pan and melt the butter. Cook the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until its aroma is released. Add the squash strands, toss to coat in the garlic butter, and heat through for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Take the pan off the heat. Mix in 0.5 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper. Stir gently to melt the cheese and coat the strands. Top with the reserved bacon, chopped oregano, and 0.25 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories486 kcal

Fat31 g

Protein17 g

Sodium690 mg

Recipe details

CategorySide dish

Cuisineamerican

Authorlutzflcat