Spaghetti Squash With Sage and Walnuts

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 14

Delicious Spaghetti Squash with Sage and Walnuts recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	3 lbs spaghetti squash
	3/4 teaspoon salt , DIVIDED
	1/2 teaspoon black pepper , DIVIDED
	5 tablespoons butter , DIVIDED
	15 fresh sage leaves , DIVIDED
	1/2 cup walnuts , roughly chopped
	1 tablespoon parmigiano-reggiano cheese or 1 tablespoon pecorino cheese , grated

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

153

Sugar

Fat

13g

Spaghetti Squash With Sage and Walnuts is a delicious and healthy dish that is easy to make and perfect for vegetarians and health-conscious individuals. This dish is made with roasted spaghetti squash and is topped with a rich brown butter sage sauce, toasted walnuts, and grated cheese. Enjoy as a main dish or a side dish to your favorite protein.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
2.	Cut spaghetti squash into two halves lengthwise
3.	Scoop out seeds and discard
4.	Season stuffed spaghetti squash with salt and pepper
5.	Roast seasoned squash, face down, for 35 to 45 minutes
6.	In a non-stick pan, melt two tablespoons of butter
7.	Add half of the sage leaves to the melted butter
8.	Cook over medium to low heat for about 10 minutes or until the butter begins to brown
9.	Set aside the brown butter sage sauce
10.	Toast chopped walnuts in another non-stick pan until browned, stirring frequently
11.	Remove toasted walnuts from the heat
12.	Add the remaining butter to the browned butter sage sauce
13.	Use a spoon to scrape out the cooked spaghetti squash
14.	Plate squash and pour the brown butter sage sauce onto the squash
15.	Sprinkle the toasted walnuts and remaining sage leaves over the squash
16.	Sprinkle grated cheese over the squash
17.	Serve and enjoy!

PROS

Low in fat and calories, spaghetti squash is a great alternative to traditional pasta dishes.

This easy-to-make dish is perfect for vegetarians and can be made vegan-friendly by using plant-based butter substitutes and omitting the cheese.

CONS

Some individuals may find spaghetti squash to be less flavorful than traditional pasta.

The dish may require additional seasoning to suit individual tastes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Spaghetti squash is packed with nutrients, including vitamin C, vitamin A, and fiber.
It is also low in calories and fat, making it a healthy addition to any diet.
Walnuts are a great source of healthy fats and protein, while sage has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties.