Parmesan Spaghetti Squash

This recipe for Parmesan Spaghetti Squash is a delicious and nutritious option that’s perfect for seniors who are looking for a flavorful and satisfying meal that’s also low in carbs and calories. With its tender and flavorful spaghetti squash, savory Parmesan cheese, and fragrant herbs, this dish is a great way to get a variety of vitamins and minerals in every bite.

Ingredients

• 1 spaghetti squash
• 2-3 tbsp olive oil, plus more as needed
• black pepper to taste
• 1/3-1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
   2. Cut squash in half and scoop out seeds
   3. Place squash, cut side up, on a jelly roll pan or casserole dish. Lightly coat squash with olive oil and black pepper
   4. Bake in oven for 40-50 minutes, or until a fork can easily pierce through the squash’s flesh (if squash starts to dry out, add a little more olive oil)
   5. Remove and let sit until cool enough to handle.  Using a fork, srape the stringy flesh out of the squash (you can refridgerate after this step and complete later).
   6. Coat bottom of pan in olive oil and start to heat on medium.  Add squash.
   7. After squash is heated through, add Parmesan cheese and black pepper and mix through.  Add more black pepper or Parmesan cheese to taste.  Enjoy!

Substitutions

• • • Protein can be added to make this a more hearty meal – try browning some italian sausage and stir it in!