Brown Butter Sage Spaghetti Squash

Quick and easy comfort food? Those things don’t usually pair together in the same sentence, but with this brown butter sage spaghetti squash, you can have the best of both worlds! This dish is flavorful and filling; it makes for the perfect weeknight meal!

I love how this brown butter spaghetti squash looks like something you’d order at a cozy little restaurant, but it’s secretly one of the easiest dishes I make. A little brown butter, a handful of walnuts, and some parmesan, and suddenly this humble squash turns into something that feels special without even trying.

The textures are what get me every time. The spaghetti squash is tender with just a little bite, the walnuts are toasty and crunchy, and the parmesan melts in just enough to bring everything together. Every forkful tastes rich and nutty and a little bit earthy — it’s simple, but in the very best way.

This is the kind of quick, comforting meal I make when I want something warm and cozy but don’t want to fuss. It comes together fast, fills the kitchen with the scent of sage and brown butter, and always hits that perfect sweet spot between rustic and elegant. It’s comfort food with a little glow-up, and I love it.

What’s brown butter?

Brown butter is cooked butter. The cooking process gives the butter a nice golden-brown color and enhances the flavor. The result is a warm and nutty sauce that goes well with savory foods, like this brown butter sage spaghetti squash.

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Tips for preparing and cooking spaghetti squash

Squash can be an intimidating vegetable to pick up at the grocery store. They are usually quite large and have hard exteriors, and are often associated with however your mom or grandmother cooked them when you were a kid.

Those memories can’t be erased, but you can change your perception of squash with this delicious brown butter sage spaghetti squash recipe, and these tips on how to prepare and cook them.

And if you’re already a squash lover, hopefully these tips will make your life a little easier next time you reach for a squash!

Picking a squash : When it comes to picking a spaghetti squash, you want to go for one that’s hard and has no soft spots. You want it to feel nice and heavy in your hand.
Prep : The prep work for this recipe is very easy. All you have to do is, using a sharp knife, cut the squash in half lengthwise. If it’s easier, bring the squash to a lower surface level so you can have more leverage when cutting it. Then scoop out the seeds.
Cooking : You’ll want to cook the squash until it’s fork-tender. It’s important not to overcook your squash, as the strands that give it its spaghetti-like

What to serve with brown butter sage spaghetti squash

Despite being a vegetable, this spaghetti squash recipe will fill you up! That said, if you’d like to serve it as a side dish, here are some ideas of what to pair with it:

Meat dishes : baked pork chops , baked chicken breast , or steak salad
Vegetarian dishes : cashew cream of mushroom soup or kale waldorf salad

What is a substitute for sage in the brown butter sauce?

You can substitute the sage leaves for rosemary or thyme; however, you will get a slightly different taste.

How should I store cooked spaghetti squash?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. It will last up to one week.

Is this more of a side dish or a main meal?

We’ve made the portions quite large, so it’s more like a main meal. But it also makes a delicious side dish!