Maple Roasted Spaghetti Squash Recipe
This maple roasted spaghetti squash recipe is a sweet and savory side dish, perfect for fall & winter when squash is in season! With pure maple syrup, brown sugar, butter, and a little salt & pepper – this dish is fantastic for the whole family.
A simple spaghetti squash recipe that is easy to bake in the oven (or air fryer) and requires very little prep work. Enjoy as a wonderful fall or winter side dish!
Want more tasty fall squash recipes? Try our spaghetti squash soup, our vegan acorn squash pasta sauce, or our favorite butternut squash lentil dahl!
Notes: This post was updated 10/13/25 with step-by-step photos, a FAQ section, and additions and substitutions.
I’ve tried many savory spaghetti squash recipes, but this sweet maple roasted version may be the best one yet! It’s baked (or air fried) with a coating of pure maple syrup, butter, and brown sugar, roasted in the oven so you get delicious flavor baked into each bite.
This is a great fall recipe to make as a side dish for the family. It takes about 10 minutes to prep, then the oven or air fryer does the rest of the work! A simple side that will be your new favorite squash recipe.
Notes from Our Kitchen
- This recipe is cozy, fun to eat, and so easy to prep!
- A wonderful cozy side dish idea for spaghetti squash.
- It has a satisfying sweet and savory flavor combination.
- A great fall side dish, one the whole family will love!
- Anyone can successfully make this dish by following our step-by-step photos and directions below!
A Cozy Fall Side Dish Everyone Will Love
This oven roasted spaghetti squash recipe is one of my favorite sides – it’s a crowd-pleaser dish that is always a major hit on our table. These delicious recipes are the perfect accompaniment to serve with protein or bread dumplings.
Browse all our side dish recipes to find your next family favorite! And the best part about this squash is that there is very little prep, and the oven does most of the work. So you can prep other parts of dinner while it roasts.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Be sure to visit the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and recipe instructions!
- Spaghetti squash
- Good Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Pure Maple syrup: for natural sweetness, I’d definitely recommend using pure maple syrup in this recipe.
- Brown Sugar: In addition to the maple syrup, I like to use a dark brown sugar which has a nice deep molasses flavor.
- Salt & Black Pepper
- Butter – I always use unsalted butter to reduce the amount of sodium in my cooking.
Additions and Substitutions
You can use olive oil instead of butter for a plant-based version.
Top the squash with some vegetarian parmesan cheese at the end for a delicious sweet and savory side dish!
Want a bit of heat? Add a sprinkle of cayenne pepper inside the squash before baking.
Step-By-Step Photos and Directions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep your spaghetti squash: cut each squash in half lengthwise. With a spoon, scoop out the seeds and any dark membranes.Â
Step 2: In each squash half, add 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon maple syrup, 1 teaspoon of brown sugar, and a small pinch each of salt and black pepper. Using a brush, brush the insides of the squash with the maple mixture. So the insides are coated.
Step 3: Take a baking sheet pan, and place parchment paper on top. Place each squash half on the baking sheet, cut side-up. Bake for 40-50 minutes until the inside of the squash is fork-tender.
Step 4: Add a small pad of butter to each squash while it is still warm (optional but highly recommended). Serve warm from the oven.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! Follow steps 2 & 3, then bake the spaghetti squash at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes. You may only be able to fit 2 halves at a time, so you may need to cook the squash in two batches.
If you have leftover squash, wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate. Reheat in the microwave or air fryer until hot.
Simple Holiday Spaghetti Squash Recipes
This maple spaghetti squash recipe is a fantastic side dish for the holidays – add it to your Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Hanukah table and enjoy. This will be one crowd pleaser side that everyone will love, even if they’ve never tried spaghetti squash.
I love simple make-ahead dishes like this, and they are simple to prep ahead of time. You can check out all my holiday recipes for easy entertaining ideas!
Dietary Modifications
- This recipe is vegetarian. To make a vegan or dairy-free version, use a plant-based butter at the end, or omit the butter altogether.
- To make this recipe gluten free, ensure all ingredients you are using are certified gluten free, and always check the labels of ingredients (like syrup or spices) before using.
Easy Side Dishes You May Enjoy
- Slow Cooker Applesauce with Skin & Peels On Recipe
- Baked Goat Cheese Pasta with Tomatoes
- Honey Jalapeño Cornbread Recipe
- Low Sodium Sweet Potato Casserole
- Green Bean Casserole Recipe with Cream Cheese
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Maple Roasted Spaghetti Squash
Equipment
- Baking Sheet Pan
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 2 spaghetti squash
- 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- 4 teaspoons brown sugar
- sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 small pads unsalted butter optional
Instructions
Oven Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Prep your spaghetti squash: cut each squash in half lengthwise. With a spoon, scoop out the seeds and any dark membranes.
- In each squash half, add 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon maple syrup, 1 teaspoon of brown sugar, and a small pinch each of salt and black pepper. Using a brush, brush the insides of the squash with the maple mixture. So the insides are coated.
- Take a baking sheet pan, and place parchment paper on top. Place each squash half on the baking sheet, cut side-up. Bake for 40-50 minutes until the inside of the squash is fork-tender.
- Add a small pad of butter to each squash while it is still warm (optional but highly recommended). Serve warm from the oven.
Air Fryer Instructions
- Follow steps 2 & 3 above, then bake the spaghetti squash at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes. You may only be able to fit 2 halves at a time, so you will need to cook the squash in two batches.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten free, ensure all ingredients you are using are certified gluten free, and always check the labels of ingredients (like syrup or spices) before using.
Nutrition
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A great compliment to any meal or alone
A tasty way to get fiber
Great fall recipe. Easy to make and fabulous to eat