Spaghetti squash can be served as a vegetable or a low-carbs, low-calorie alternative for pasta. Learn how to cook spaghetti squash the easy way.
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How to Cook Spaghetti Squash
You will want to look for a medium size spaghetti squash. Give it a wash then pat it dry.
The ingredients are simple and you probably have them in your pantry.
- Spaghetti squash
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Supplies
- Knife
- Non-slip cutting board
- Rimmed baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Pastry brush
Recipe Tips
- Since spaghetti squash are tough to cut you will want to microwave it on high for one minute soften it.
- Next, Using a sharp knife cut off both ends of the squash. Removing the hard stem will make cutting it half so much easier. Also, cutting off the non-stem end to create a flat surface.
Then, using a non- slip cutting board stand the squash on end and place a sharp knife in the center. Using even pressure cut through the squash.
Next, use a spoon to scrap out seeds.
Then, brush oil on the cut ends and insides of the squash. Sprinkle salt and pepper over squash. Do not poke holes.
Turn over the squash halves and bake cut sides down in a 400 F degree oven.
Test doneness by pressing on the squash if it is easy to press it is done.
Next, transfer halves to bowls. Then using a fork to fluff “spaghetti” strands.
How to Cook Spaghetti Squash
Ingredients
- 1 Medium Spaghetti squash
- 2 teaspoons Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat 400 F oven.
- Since spaghetti squash are tough to cut you will want to microwave it on high for one minute soften it.
- Next, Using a sharp knife cut off both ends of the squash. Removing the hard stem will make cutting it half so much easier. Also, cutting off the non-stem end to create a flat surface.
- Then, using a non- slip cutting board stand the squash on end and place a sharp knife in the center. Using even pressure cut through the squash.
- Next, use a spoon to scrap out seeds.
- Then, brush oil on the cut ends and insides of the squash. Sprinkle salt and pepper over squash. Do not poke holes.
- Turn over the squash halves and bake cut sides down in a 400 F degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes.
- Test doneness by pressing on the squash if it is easy to press it is done.
- Next, transfer halves to bowls. Then using a fork to fluff “spaghetti” strands.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
Nutrition
How to Serve Spaghetti Squash
Serve right out of the oven fluffed as a healthy vegetable.
Add more seasonings such as hot pepper flakes, Italian seasons, seasoning salt or fresh herbs.
My favorite way to serve spaghetti squash is topped with tomato sauce and grated cheese.
See you soon,
Kippi
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