How to cook spaghetti squash? Spaghetti squash is a healthy substitute for pasta – low in calories and fat! Cooking spaghetti squash is very easy, and the topping possibilities are endless. If you want to cut carbs, the best way to cook spaghetti squash is by roasting it! You’ll get fluffy noodle-like strings you can toss up with your favorite pasta sauce and protein. Read on for or go-to roasting method and a few tips and recipes.
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Ingredients list for cooking spaghetti squash
- 1 (2-3 pounds / 1-1.5kg) spaghetti squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Directions
1. Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise from stem to tail and scrape out the seeds and guts.
2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly oil a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
3. Drizzle spaghetti squash halves with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Place the squash halves, cut-side down, onto the prepared baking dish and roast until tender, about 35-45 minutes.
5. Remove from oven and allow to rest until cool enough to handle.
6. Using a fork, scrape the flesh crosswise to make long spaghetti strands.
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Tips for cooking spaghetti squash
- If you want to cut cooking time in the oven, place the spaghetti squash halves on a plate with a tablespoon of water and microwave for 5-7 minutes.
- You can keep any spaghetti squash leftovers in an airtight storage container for up to 5 days in your refrigerator.
Spaghetti Squash recipes
Here are a few of our favorite spaghetti squash recipes on Eatwell101:
- Creamy Tomato Shrimp with Spaghetti Squash
- Spaghetti Squash Mash with Sausage Mushrooms
- Parmesan Mashed Spaghetti Squash
- Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash with Meat Sauce
- Baked Spaghetti Squash with Lemon Garlic Sauce
- Chicken Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
- Sheet-Pan Salsa Chicken with Spaghetti Squash
- Baked Four Cheese Garlic Spaghetti Squash
- Parmesan Garlic Spaghetti Squash