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Last Updated on January 16, 2022 by Renee’

AIP, Paleo, Whole 30, Low Carb, Gluten Free

This AIP Paleo Italian Spaghetti Squash has been a lifesaver for me since starting the AIP Diet.

When I first started the Paleo and then AIP Diet I really missed spaghetti. Actually, any kind of pasta.  When I heard about spaghetti squash, I was in heaven.

I was a little intimidated at first, but once I realized how easy it was, I cook it all the time.

Because it is a squash, it has a little sweeter taste than pasta. So, the key to it tasting more like pasta is the seasonings. I add a lot of sea salt & garlic. Yum!

This is my favorite way to make spaghetti squash.  You can serve it as a side, with your favorite pesto or sauce. It is perfect with my  AIP meat sauce recipe or with my AIP Paleo Mediterranean Chicken.

If you haven’t cooked spaghetti squash before & are a little intimidated don’t be. Here is how to cook a Spaghetti Squash in the oven. Or you can cook it in the Instant Pot in 20 min. if you have one! By far the easiest & best method I have found. I haven’t cooked one in the slow cooker, but I have heard it’s easy to just throw it in & set it to cook while you are away.

Ingredients:

• 1 spaghetti squash (approx 2 lbs)
• 2-3 Tbs. olive oil (or more if you like)
• 1 tsp Organic Italian Seasoning
• 2 tsp. -1 Tbs. garlic powder (to taste, the more the better as far as I’m concerned)
• sea salt to taste
• 1/2- 3/4 c. water 
• 1-2 Tbs. nutritional yeast (optional) gives a cheesy flavor

Directions:

• Preheat Oven to 400* or cook in the Instant Pot (I cook in the Instant Pot to save time) (Here are directions for cooking in the oven)
• Cut Spaghetti Squash in half
• Remove seeds with a spoon
• Brush Olive Oil on both halves & sprinkle with sea salt
• Turn face down in the baking dish
• add enough water to cover the bottom of the dish
• Bake for 40-45 min. depending on size.
• Remove from oven when done & let cool for 10-15 min.
• Take 2 forks & shred.
• Put in a casserole dish  & mix in olive oil, garlic powder, sea salt, nutritional yeast (optional) & Italian seasoning. (You can use fresh herbs if you like)
• Put back in the oven for about 10-15 min. for flavors to blend

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*Tips:

• Start checking the squash after 30 min with a fork.  Once it is fork-tender it is ready.

Serving Suggestions:

• AIP Paleo Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
• AIP Paleo Mediterranean Chicken

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More Side Recipes to try:

• AIP Paleo Southern Fried Cabbage with Bacon and Leeks
• Cauliflower Rice
• Mashed Cauliflower
• Sauteed Garlic Green Beans

AIP Paleo Italian Spaghetti Squash

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Ingredients

• 1 spaghetti squash (approx 2 lbs)
• 2-3 Tbs. olive oil (or more if you like)
• 1 tsp Organic Italian Seasoning
• 2 tsp. -1 Tbs. garlic powder (to taste)
• sea salt to taste
• 1/2- 3/4 c. water
• 1-2 Tbs. nutritional yeast (optional) gives a cheesy flavor

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven to 400*
2. Cut Spaghetti Squash in half
3. Remove seeds
4. Brush Olive Oil on both halves & sprinkle with sea salt
5. Preheat Oven to 400*
6. Cut Spaghetti Squash in half
7. Remove seeds with spoon
8. Brush Olive Oil on both halves & sprinkle with sea salt
9. Turn face down in baking dish
10. add enough water to cover the bottom of the dish
11. Bake for 40-45 min. depending on size.
12. Remove from oven when done & let cool for 10-15 min.
13. Take 2 forks & shred.
14. Put in a casserole dish & mix in olive oil, garlic powder, sea salt, nutritional yeast (optional) & Italian seasoning. (You can use fresh herbs if you like)
15. Put back in the oven for about 10-15 min. for flavors to blend

Notes

*Start checking after 30 min with a fork. Once it is fork tender it is ready.

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