15 Fun Spaghetti Squash Recipes

Here's the right way to roast spaghetti squash! This trick makes for the longest, most luxurious spaghetti squash noodles. What's the secret? Cutting the squash in half width-wise instead of lengthwise makes for longer noodles. Head over for the full method!

One of our most popular spaghetti squash recipes is this spaghetti squash pad Thai! It's just like your favorite Thai takeout, but using spaghetti squash for the noodles instead. It's got a tangy, zesty sauce, lots of crunchy veggies, and is topped with peanuts and lots of cilantro.

An incredibly delicious spaghetti squash recipe? Spaghetti squash spaghetti! Roast up the squash (or cook it in the Instant Pot!). Then saute it with garlic and herbs to up the Italian flavors. To serve, douse it in your very favorite marinara sauce! Add a generous sprinkling of Parmesan cheese (or vegan Parm) and it's a tasty side dish! To make it filling enough for a main dish, add lentils, meat, or vegan meatballs or another side of hearty plant based protein.

This mac and cheese recipe is just as comforting and homey as it sounds. The spaghetti squash noodles are mixed with a creamy cheesy Béchamel sauce made with Gruyere cheese, a pinch of nutmeg and a dash of white wine. It sounds fancy, but at its core: it's comfort food at its finest. Roasting or pressure cooking spaghetti squash transforms its interior into long, slender "noodles." You can even use the squash shell as a serving dish!

Here’s an easy spaghetti squash recipe that we’ve been making often as a healthy side dish. The tender squash noodles are swirled with basil pesto and doused with fluffy grated Parmesan. WOW! I announced after my first bite. And we hope you will too! (Side note: Kids love it.) You can make this in the oven or pressure cooker: and you’re going to want to make it all the time.

Meet your new favorite dream-boat spaghetti squash recipe: baked Spaghetti Squash Lasagna! This delicious no-noodle spin on the classic so satisfying, you’ll find yourself dreaming about the next time you get to eat it. It’s naturally gluten-free yet cheesy enough that you won’t miss the noodles. Mix those squash noodles with ricotta and Parmesan, then bake them with marinara and gooey mozzarella on top. 

This casserole is an Italian style spin on the traditional, featuring basil pesto, sundried tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. It’s seriously hearty and satisfying. Serve it as a vegetarian main dish with a few sides (like these?), or as a showy side dish when entertaining or for a pitch in.

Wow is all we can say about this pan of fire-roasted tomato goodness! It's similar to baked ziti, but using spaghetti squash! Cozy and saucy, topped with burrata cheese and crushed red pepper. via How Sweet Eats

Here's a fun way to mix up your spaghetti squash routine: with chicken alfredo! Swap out the pasta in this savory, cheesy blend of juicy chicken, creamy alfredo, and roasted squash. It's perfect for those chilly fall evenings!

Ever tried spaghetti squash...as soup? This creamy, flavorful soup features naturally gluten free noodles with chard, carrots, and celery in an herby tomato-based broth. A cozy soup for the fall and winter! via Crowded Kitchen

Spaghetti squash shrimp scampi is a flavorful dish that combines high-quality butter, earthy garlic, and warm red pepper flakes with plump shrimp, wilted spinach, and roasted spaghetti for the perfect low-carb shrimp scampi dinner. via Feel Good Foodie

We're all about pairing the best flavor combinations with squash, so why not try broccoli cheddar? This one tastes like everyone's favorite creamy soup, but it's baked with squash noodles right in a skillet. via The Kitchn

Spaghetti squash as pizza crust? That's right, roast it up, combine with Parmesan and egg, and it makes a faux dough for pizza sauce and cheese. It's a fun inventive way to use this squash! via Skinny Taste

Add savory mushrooms, spinach and Parmesan cheese to your spaghetti squash noodles, and you've got a fun vegetarian meal! It's hearty and savory, loaded with flavor and fresh herbs. via Well Plated

We're ending with our favorite of these spaghetti squash recipes: buffalo chicken stuffed squash! Tender chicken, buffalo sauce, sharp cheddar, and blue cheese all in a spaghetti squash? Yes please! via How Sweet Eats