How to Cook a Spaghetti Squash

15 mins

4 servings

5.0/5 (15 reviews)

Here's 2 easy ways to cook a spaghetti squash for all those great recipes. It's easier than you think. One reviewer has suggested poking a few holes in the squash before the initial microwaving. I have never done this and have never had a problem but you might want to do that just in case.

Ingredients

Instructions

Wash the squash and leave it wet. Microwave it for 5 minutes to help soften the skin (it's still really hard).
Cut squash lengthwise and remove seeds.
To Microwave: put squash halves cut side down in baking dish in 1/4 cup of water covered with plastic. Nuke it for 7-10 minutes.
To Bake: put squash halves cut side down in baking dish in 1/4 cup of water and bake for 45 minutes covered with foil. Don't let the water cook away. Check it and add more if needed.
After it's cooled slightly, scrape out the veggie strands with a fork and season with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic and parmesan cheese or proceed with another spaghetti squash recipe.

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 15 mins

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Amount Per Serving
Calories 23.5
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.4g	1%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 5.2g	2%
	Dietary Fiber 0.0g	0%
	Sugars 0.0g
Protein 0.5g

Amount Per Serving

Calories 23.5

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.4g

Cholesterol 0mg

Total Carbohydrate 5.2g

Dietary Fiber 0.0g

Sugars 0.0g

Protein 0.5g