This Vegan Spaghetti Squash Recipe is easy and impressive, and you get to eat 1/2 of the huge squash for just 248 calories!
I love making this when spaghetti squash it’s on sale. I can usually make the entire dinner (for 2 people) for just $7 total. That’s $3.50 per person!
What I love most about this recipe is the huge serving. It’s a lot of food for under 300 calories, leaving me lots of room for dessert later.
Vegan Spaghetti Squash Recipe
- Vegan Spaghetti Squash Ingredients
- How to Make Vegan Spaghetti Squash
- Vegan Spaghetti Squash Recipe
- Nutrition in Vegan Spaghetti Squash Recipes
Vegan Spaghetti Squash Ingredients
I wanted to keep this recipe easy and simple. You can get store-bought marinara sauce, or get my Low Calorie Marinara Sauce here.
Shopping List for Vegan Recipes for Spaghetti Squash:
- 1 spaghetti squash
- Olive Oil Spray
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup vegan mozzarella shreds
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
How to Make Vegan Spaghetti Squash
This baked spaghetti squash recipe is easy and impressive. But if you are in a rush, you can also make it in an Instant Pot.
Check out this recipe from my non-vegan site for Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash. Just use the cooking directions there, and come back here for the vegan fillings/toppings.
How to Make Vegan Recipes for Spaghetti Squash:
- Preheat the oven to 400° and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Slice the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Lightly spray the inside of the squash with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper.
- Place the spaghetti squash cut side down on the prepared baking sheet and poke holes with a fork.
- Roast for 30 to 40 minutes or until lightly browned on the outside and tender when poked with a fork.
- Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes. Then flip the squash so that it’s cut side up.
- Carefully, with oven mitts on, use a fork to scrape the spaghetti strands from the inside of the squash into a bowl.
- Add 1/2 of the mozzarella shreds and marinara sauce to the bowl and toss together.
- If serving in the squash boats, scoop the spaghetti squash back into them. Otherwise move to 2 bowls.
- Top with more mozzarella shreds, marinara sauce, and parsley.
- Serve hot.
Vegan Spaghetti Squash Recipe
I love this plant based spaghetti squash recipe. It’s easy, impressive, low cost, and delicious. Here are some more plant based dinners I think you’ll love.
More Plant Based Dinners:
- Sofritas Tofu Tacos
- Vegan Irish Stew
- Vegan Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan
- Lentil Bolognese Recipe
- Vegan Moroccan Chickpea and Kale Soup
Vegan Spaghetti Squash Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash
- Olive Oil Spray
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup vegan mozzarella shreds
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400° and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Slice the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Lightly spray the inside of the squash with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper.
- Place the spaghetti squash cut side down on the prepared baking sheet and poke holes with a fork.
- Roast for 30 to 40 minutes or until lightly browned on the outside and tender when poked with a fork.
- Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes. Then flip the squash so that it’s cut side up.
- Carefully, with oven mitts on, use a fork to scrape the spaghetti strands from the inside of the squash into a bowl.
- Add 1/2 of the mozzarella shreds and marinara sauce to the bowl and toss together.
- If serving in the squash boats, scoop the spaghetti squash back into them. Otherwise move to 2 bowls.
- Top with more mozzarella shreds, marinara sauce, and parsley.
- Serve hot.