Description
Whipping up roasted butternut squash noodles brings pure comfort to your dinner table, with silky strands that dance between sweet and savory flavors. Roasted squash twirls perfectly with herbs and a splash of olive oil, creating a simple yet satisfying meal that feels like a warm hug.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs
Garnish:
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Carefully slice the 2-pound butternut squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds using a spoon.
- Peel the squash skin completely with a sharp vegetable peeler, creating a smooth surface.
- Attach the squash to a spiralizer and transform it into long, delicate noodle strands.
- Spread the squash noodles across the prepared baking sheet in a single, even layer.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over the noodles, ensuring each strand gets coated.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper across the noodles, tossing gently to distribute seasoning.
- Roast the noodles in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring once halfway through to promote even browning.
- Remove the noodles when they turn golden and become tender with slightly crisp edges.
- Immediately toss the warm noodles with 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 tablespoons of fresh herbs.
- Finish by generously garnishing with ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Spiralizing works best with straight, firm squash sections and a sharp blade for clean, uniform noodles.
- Spread the squash noodles in a single layer on the baking sheet to ensure even roasting and prevent steaming.
- Pat the spiralized squash dry with paper towels before roasting to help achieve a crispy, golden texture.
- For a vegan version, replace Parmesan cheese with nutritional yeast or toasted pine nuts for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg