Butter-Herbed Spaghetti Squash
Butter-Herbed Spaghetti Squash balances tender strands of roasted squash with fresh chervil, basil, parsley, sage, and chives for a fragrant, herb-laced bite. The butter ties everything together with gentle richness, making this a bright, versatile side for weeknight dinners or holiday spreads alike.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 5 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Butter-Herbed Spaghetti Squash, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 60
- Heart Health
- 86
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Set the spaghetti squash halves cut-sides down in a baking dish and pour in enough water to reach 1/2 inch up the sides of the dish. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until a sharp knife slides in easily, about 45 minutes.
- 4
Turn the squash over, cover with foil again, and continue baking until very tender, about 15 more minutes.
- 5
Remove from the oven, uncover, and let cool slightly.
- 6
Using a fork, gently pull the squash strands away from the peel and place them in a bowl.
- 7
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- 8
Add the spaghetti squash strands, chervil, basil, parsley, sage, chives, salt, and pepper, and cook until the flavors meld and the mixture is heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Calories 380.78 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 4.95 g Low Source 10%
- Carbohydrate 52.3 g 19%
- Total Fat 20.04 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 10.99 g High 55%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 39.22 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 147.3 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 11.45 g Good Source 41%
- Total Sugars 20.81 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 179.87 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 2.48 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 833.58 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 57.56 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 18.57 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Butter Herbed Spaghetti Squash is made with 7 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Fresh Basil, and Fresh Chives. Each serving provides about 380.78 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Butter-Herbed Spaghetti Squash made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Fresh Basil, Fresh Chives, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Butter-Herbed Spaghetti Squash?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 380.78 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Butter-Herbed Spaghetti Squash easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Butter-Herbed Spaghetti Squash healthy?
- Butter-Herbed Spaghetti Squash has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 380.78 calories and 4.95 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 147.3 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.99 g (55% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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