Fast Fiery Spaghetti Squash
Fast Fiery Spaghetti Squash delivers tender, roast-sweet strands tossed with olive oil, fresh parsley, and a kick of red pepper flakes. The heat is balanced by herbal notes and a lightly nutty squash flavor, making it a bright, veggie-forward side or a light dinner when you want something bold yet simple.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fast Fiery 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
- 14 / 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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- 63
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Brush the inside of the squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Set the squash cut-side down on a baking sheet.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until the squash is tender, about 30 minutes. Let the squash cool for 10 minutes.
- 4
Shred the inside of the squash with a fork and move it to a bowl. Add the remaining olive oil, parsley, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to the shredded squash and toss to coat.
- Calories 180.98 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 2.7 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 27.1 g 10%
- Total Fat 8.96 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 1.51 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.58 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 80.07 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 5.75 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 10.42 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 90.84 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 1.31 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 418.72 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 46.71 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 10.81 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Fast Fiery Spaghetti Squash is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Fresh Parsley, Olive Oil, Red Pepper Flakes, and Salt & Pepper. Each serving provides about 180.98 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fast Fiery Spaghetti Squash made of?
- The main ingredients are Fresh Parsley, Olive Oil, Red Pepper Flakes, Salt & Pepper, Spaghetti Squash. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Fast Fiery Spaghetti Squash?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 180.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fast Fiery Spaghetti Squash easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Fast Fiery Spaghetti Squash healthy?
- Fast Fiery Spaghetti Squash has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 180.98 calories and 2.7 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.51 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat and Gluten, 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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