How to Cook Spaghetti Squash Recipe
Learning How to Cook a Spaghetti Squash may seem intimidating at first, but once you learn these easy methods, tips, and tricks, you'll be a spaghetti squash expert in no time at all. In this post, I will share how to cut a spaghetti squash, how to pick a spaghetti squash, and how to cook this delicious squash in the oven, microwave, Instant Pot, and slow cooker.
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Scrub the squash clean and dry thoroughly. Cut the squash in half using a sharp, stable and reliable knife. You may either cut the squash in half lengthwise (stem to end- as shown in the images) or through the middle horizontally. Scoop out the seeds. Drizzle the squash with olive oil and use a pastry brush (or your hands) to brush over the entire surface of the squash. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and place cut-side down on the lined baking sheet. Place squash in the oven and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until squash is tender when pierced with a fork. When cool enough to handle, gently scrape out the squash with a fork to remove the flesh in long strands.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Scrub the squash clean and dry thoroughly. Use a knife to cut small holes (approximately 15-20) all over the outside of the squash. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and roast for approximately 45 minutes to one hour, depending on the size of your squash, or until tender. Rotate squash once throughout cooking. Remove from the oven, and allow to cool. Cut the squash in half, scoop out the seeds, and use a fork to separate the squash into strands.
Scrub the squash clean and dry thoroughly. Cut the squash in half using a sharp, stable and reliable knife. You may either cut the squash in half lengthwise (stem to end- as shown in the images) or through the middle horizontally. Scoop out the seeds. Drizzle the squash with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper, if desired. Transfer one or both squash halves to a microwave-safe dish cute-side-down. Fill the dish with water so that the squash is partially submerged (approximately 1-inch should do). The exact water amount isn't important- however, making sure the squash is microwaved in water is. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Poke the squash to check doneness- the knife should go right through. If needed, microwave on high for an additional 2-5 minutes. Remove from the microwave and allow the squash to cool before using a fork to separate the strands.
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Notes
Nutrition information is for one whole cooked spaghetti squash with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
Cooking times will vary depending on the method used and the size of the squash.
Store leftover cooked spaghetti squash in an air-tight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
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I like to roast it in the oven best. Then use parmesan cheese is also my favorite
Another hit! My picky eaters loved the spaghetti squash! Thank you.
Thank you for all the options!
Hello, I cook my spaghetti squash all the time in the microwave. It is always perfect. Cut in half, scoop out seeds. Set on heat proof dish, cut side up. Salt and pepper. Cook on high for about 10 minutes, incovered. It is moist but not watery. Easy and fast.
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