Description
Delicious and healthy roasted butternut squash noodles, lightly seasoned and oven-roasted to tender, caramelized perfection. This easy recipe transforms fresh butternut squash into a low-carb, flavorful alternative to traditional pasta, enhanced with garlic and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (like thyme or sage), chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for roasting the squash noodles evenly.
- Prepare the Squash: Slice the butternut squash in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the seeds and fibrous pulp from the center.
- Spiralize the Squash: Using a spiralizer or a vegetable peeler, create long noodle-like strands from the butternut squash flesh to imitate pasta noodles.
- Season the Noodles: In a large bowl, toss the butternut squash noodles with extra virgin olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until the noodles are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Roast the Noodles: Spread the seasoned squash noodles in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast them in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through to promote even cooking, until tender and caramelized.
- Add Fresh Herbs and Serve: Remove the roasted noodles from the oven and immediately sprinkle with freshly chopped herbs like thyme or sage before serving to add aromatic flavor.
Notes
- Make sure the noodles are spread out in a single layer on the baking sheet to ensure even roasting and prevent sogginess.
- You can substitute the fresh herbs with other favorites such as rosemary or parsley according to your taste.
- If you don’t have a spiralizer, a vegetable peeler works well to create wide, thin ribbons of squash instead of noodles.
- For extra flavor, consider tossing the noodles with a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of parmesan cheese after roasting.
- Store any leftover noodles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently to avoid drying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
