Sweetened Spaghetti Squash
This oven-roasted spaghetti squash turns tender and strandy, then gets kissed with butter and brown sugar for a lightly caramelized, dessert-leaning side. The two-step butter method adds moisture while creating a glossy finish, making it a cozy companion for fall dinners or a simple sweet accent to savory mains.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sweetened Spaghetti Squash, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 56
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a large baking dish with aluminum foil.
- 2
Thickly spread 2 tablespoons softened butter over the squash flesh; set the squash, cut-sides down, on the prepared baking dish.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes; flip the squash. Add 1 tablespoon cold butter and 2 tablespoons brown sugar to each squash cavity. Continue baking until the outer squash shells are soft, about 10 minutes more. Spoon the squash flesh into a bowl; serve.
- Calories 208.7 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 2.4 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 37.74 g 14%
- Total Fat 7.44 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 3.82 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 14.4 mg Low Source 5%
- Sodium 63.76 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 5.63 g Good Source 20%
- Total Sugars 22.2 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 86.27 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 1.18 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 405.01 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 68.56 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 7.87 mg Low Source 9%
- 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
Sweetened Spaghetti Squash is made with 3 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Spaghetti Squash, and Unsalted Butter. Each serving provides about 208.7 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sweetened Spaghetti Squash made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Spaghetti Squash, Unsalted Butter. The full list of 3 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sweetened Spaghetti Squash?
- About 45 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 208.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sweetened Spaghetti Squash easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 3 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Sweetened Spaghetti Squash healthy?
- Sweetened Spaghetti Squash has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 208.7 calories and 2.4 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.82 g (19% 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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