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Spaghetti Squash “Pasta” with Shrimp, Tomatoes, and Basil (“Pasta” di Zucca con Gamberi, Pomodori, e Basilico)

January 20, 2026

Spaghetti Squash “Pasta” with Shrimp, Tomatoes, and Basil (“Pasta” di Zucca con Gamberi, Pomodori, e Basilico)

How to Make Spaghetti Squash “Pasta” with Shrimp, Tomatoes, and Basil (“Pasta” di Zucca con Gamberi, Pomodori, e Basilico)

While spaghetti squash is hardly a grain, its tender strands do resemble golden noodles. Doling it out like pasta allows its naturally sweet taste to shine through. An added bonus: it’s gluten-free!


15 min prep time


1 hr 15 min cook time


4servings


1 cup

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Line a 15 × 10 × 1/2-inch baking pan with aluminum foil. Brush the cut surface of squash with 1 tablespoon. oil; place squash flesh side down on the foil-lined pan. Roast on bottom rack 40 minutes, or until you can easily pierce the squash shell. Remove from oven and cool (do not turn off oven). When cool enough to handle, use a fork to scrape strands of spaghetti squash into a large bowl.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon. oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook, uncovered, without turning, until the tails begin to turn coral, approximately 1–2 minutes. Turn shrimp and cook just until opaque, about 1 minute. Squeeze lemon juice over shrimp and set aside.
  4. Place tomatoes, garlic, and the remaining 2 tablespoons. oil in a 13 × 9-inch baking dish. Roast on top rack for 30 minutes, or until tender.
  5. Toss shrimp with roasted tomatoes and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, and stir in basil. Spoon over spaghetti squash. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Fiber Focused
Italian
Dinner
Main Dish
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Nutrition facts

4 Servings



  • Serving Size

    1 cup


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    380

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    17g

    22%

    • Saturated Fat
      2.5g

      13%
    • Trans Fats
      0g

  • Cholesterol
    180mg

    60%

  • Sodium
    290mg

    13%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    37g

    13%

    • Dietary Fiber
      9g

      32%
    • Total Sugars
      16g

  • Protein
    27g

  • Potassium
    1240mg
    26%

Ingredients

spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
1

extra virgin olive oil, divided
1/4 cup

shrimp, any size, peeled and deveined
1 lbs

freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tbsp

cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1 1/2 pints

garlic, minced
4 clove

unrefined sea salt
1/8 tsp

freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp

fresh basil leaves (finely chopped)
6

finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
4 tbsp