How To Cook Spaghetti Squash
If you've ever wondered How to Cook Spaghetti Squash, I've put together an easy step by step for this. It's super easy and is a great lower calorie, gluten free option to regular pasta. It's so versatile, you can eat it as is or mix it in with your favorite sauces!
Ingredients
- 1 Spaghetti Squash
- 2 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ¼ teaspoon Sea Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
Oven Baked Method (Preferred)
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Wash and cut Spaghetti Squash lengthwise in half.
- Scoop out seeds.
- Brush inside of Squash with 2 Tbs EVOO.
- Sprinkle with Salt and Pepper.
- Place Squash cut side down on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake 30-35 minutes until inside of Squash pierces easily with a fork.
- Take a fork and scrape the insides of the Squash out creating 'Spaghetti noodles'.
Microwave Method
- Follow step 2-5 in above method
- Place the Squash cut side down in a microwave safe baking dish
- Fill the dish with 1 inch of water, which will create steam in the microwave
- Microwave on high 15 minutes
- If it's not cooked enough, microwave an additional 5 minutes or until soft in the middle
- Carefully remove Squash from microwave and let cool for a bit
- Scrape with a fork to create spaghetti strands
Notes
To Store: Cooked Spaghetti Squash will keep well in the fridge, covered, for up to 5 days.
To Reheat: Rewarm cooked Spaghetti Squash in a skillet on the stovetop over medium low heat, with a little olive oil.
To Freeze: You can freeze Spaghetti Squash but it will become quite soggy, so I do not recommend this. You can freeze them in an airtight freezer container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition
Calories: 273kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 3gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 664mgPotassium: 522mgFiber: 7gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 579IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 112mgIron: 2mg
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