Low-Carb Butternut Squash Parmigiana

Whether you’re not a fan of eggplant or you’re just looking for a delicious vegetarian meal, you’ll love this wonderful recipe for low-carb butternut squash parmigiana!

Seriously, this is a favorite dish! The butternut squash is hearty, filling, and comforting. It goes really well with the Italian flavors in this meal, and the stats are unbeatable. Here’s what you need to know to make this delicious vegetarian parmesan dish ASAP.

Why Butternut Squash Should Get a Top Menu Spot

Butternut squash is one of those foods that rarely gets enough praise. Our riff on “chicken” parmigiana is a delightful departure from the Italian classic.

Often, eggplant is the base for vegetarian parmesan, and while we all love eggplant, squash has a little more meatiness and depth to it. This version of the dish has a unique blend of nutrition and flavor—a perfect wholesome meal.

If you haven’t looked into the many benefits of butternut squash, you should! Butternut squash is low in calories and high in vitamins, especially A and C. These vitamins make it a great food for immune support, skin health, and vision support. There’s a healthy dose of potassium in squash too. Potassium is excellent for supporting muscle and nerve function. It’s also good for your blood pressure!

Not to mention that squash is chockful of fiber. The fiber helps move along digestion and offers more satisfaction than many vegetables. This dish feels very hearty and rich. Something you wouldn’t necessarily expect from squash (or a vegetarian meal in general). It doesn’t feel at all like deprivation.

Think you’re not a big fan of squash? Butternut squash has a light, sweet, nutty taste. When roasted, it gets extra natural sweetness. This is a roasted butternut squash recipe that will turn squash skeptics into believers!

The other components of this recipe are simple. You have tomato sauce to give the dish its signature flavor, along with a healthy amount of lycopene—a crucial antioxidant. Cheese offers calcium and protein. Because you’re using It’s Skinny Pasta, you can enjoy plenty of cheese without any guilt!

Herbs, including sage, round out the flavor of this dish. Sage is the perfect accompaniment to squash, but it also goes surprisingly well with other Italian herbs and flavors.

The original version of this dish is melanzane alla parmigiana (in other words, eggplant parmigiana). Chicken parmigiana has also become an Italian-American favorite. Surprisingly none of these dishes get their name from the Parma region (famous for the cheese). It actually refers to the layered style of the traditional dish.

We kept a few of the aspects of this dish that make it a true classic. We very lightly breaded and fried the slices of butternut squash. We kept the tomato sauce and the cheese (yes, including Parmesan), and we served it over a bed of delicious noodles. Because we use It’s Skinny Pasta and butternut squash, you can enjoy this dish with ZERO guilt, even on the keto diet! Squash recipes are a secret to sure satisfaction! 

Makeover Meals with It’s Skinny

If you’re looking for the perfect way to enjoy any noodle dish without the carbs and the calories, you’re in luck! It’s Skinny is the answer to all your keto, low-carb, low-calorie dreams!

It’s Skinny is Pasta (and Rice). It tastes like pasta and has the same great texture and noodle shape of those beloved starches. But It’s Skinny is made with a very unique ingredient called konjac root.

You may have heard the buzz on konjac—it makes ultra low-carb noodles and rice that are a diet friendly swap. Sometimes promoted under the name shirataki or “miracle” noodles, many versions are close-to-passable.

While there are many brands out there, It’s Skinny has perfected the process. There’s no overpowering aftertaste, the texture is spot-on. Basically, it’s a dead ringer for the real deal, but with only 9-calories and ZERO net carbs per serving!

The other amazing thing about It’s Skinny is that it’s so easy to prepare. There’s no waiting for water to boil or dragging out the rice cooker. It’s Skinny Pasta and It’s Skinny Orzo are ready to enjoy in 3-4 minutes. Simply open the package, drain, rinse, and add it to your other ingredients as they finish cooking.

It’s Skinny takes on the flavors of the surrounding dish. It’s not watery or vegetable-tasting (like zucchini noodles and cauliflower rice). It’s the perfect way to add a filling base to your meals that will solve any carb-cravings fast. It’s Skinny really hits the spot!

Why is It’s Skinny so filling? Konjac root is high in a special type of fiber known as glucomannan. This fiber is great for keeping your tummy feeling full and satisfied and your blood sugar feeling steady. There’s no carb spike and crash like you get from the traditional versions of pasta or rice.

It’s Skinny is the perfect ingredient to remake all your favorite comfort foods, your way. It’s available in the most popular traditional pasta shapes, including favorites like:

• Spaghetti

• Fettuccine

• Angel Hair

• Orzo

Remake every recipe you can imagine with yummy and satisfying It’s Skinny. If you aren’t sure where to start, order up one of our variety packs! You’ll get all the styles, so you can play around and pick your fave.

If you need recipe ideas, don’t miss our database of It’s Skinny upgrades! If you can dream it up, it’s all possible with It’s Skinny!

It’s Skinny is ideal for many diets and lifestyles. It’s gluten-free and vegan. It’s ideal for keto dieters, paleo dieters, low-carb lovers, and vegetarians. No matter your lifestyle (or if you’re just looking for a low-calorie way to satisfy a carb craving), It’s Skinny is the perfect fit.

Variations and Tips for Butternut Squash Parmesan

With all our recipes, we encourage cooks to have fun in the kitchen. Cooking should be simple and exciting, not scary or difficult. That said, we know that sometimes questions come up, especially if you’re newer to the culinary arts. this delicious low carb dish is healthy and easy. 

Here are a few of our common questions and tips for making butternut squash parmigiana your way!

Is it okay to have breading?

We keep the breading extra light in this dish. Dredge the squash cutlets in a very light dusting of flour and 1 whisked egg. You could use panko breadcrumbs or keto-friendly breadcrumbs if you prefer (some folks even use pork rinds to make a keto-friendly breading).

We encourage you to always put recipes into a nutrition calculator, especially if you’re worried about staying in ketosis. Most It’s Skinny dishes are significantly lower in carbs because It’s Skinny has ZERO net carbs per pack!

Which style of It’s Skinny should I use?

You can pick any style of It’s Skinny Pasta that you like for this yummy butternut squash parmigiana. We think Spaghetti noodles are the classic choice, but our Angel Hair would also be right at home.

Prefer a wider noodle? Fettuccine is an excellent option here. All styles have the same excellent stats and can work interchangeably in any recipe.

Could I add more vegetables to this dish?

If you’re on team veggie, consider us your cheerleaders! You could add any vegetables that you like to this dish, especially if you want to bulk up your tomato sauce! A few ideas include onions, a garlic clove, bell peppers, spinach, and mushrooms.

Olives go well in this dish. We chose sage for the herb in our recipe, but it would also be scrumptious with rosemary, thyme, oregano, fresh basil, or fresh parsley. Squash is such a versatile element that you can spice it up too. Add red pepper flakes, garlic powder, or cayenne for a little kick.

How to Make Butternut Squash Parmigiana with It’s Skinny Pasta

Are you ready to make this comfort food recipe? It doesn’t take long or require a lot of prep work. It’s a showstopping recipe for guests, a great dinner for date night, and a solid go-to if you just need something that’s comforting and warm on a cold day. Once you try butternut squash parmigiana, you’ll see why it’s one of the best vegetarian parmigiana options out there!