How to Cook Spaghetti Squash 2 Easy Ways
Learn how to cook spaghetti squash two easy ways—either cut in half or baked whole. Once it’s tender, use a fork to pull the flesh into strands and serve it with butter and Parmesan or your favorite sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash
- Butter or oil optional
- Salt, pepper, Parmesan, parsley for serving optional
Instructions
Method 1: Cut in half
- Preheat oven to 350℉.
- Wash squash and cut in half longways.
- Use a spoon or ice cream scoop to scoop out all the seeds.
- Butter or oil cut edges and place cut side down on rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until you can easily stick a fork all the way through it.
- Use a fork to flake the strands apart.
- Serve as a side with butter and seasonings, or with pasta sauce, or use in a casserole.
Method 2: Bake Whole
- Preheat oven to 350℉.
- Wash squash and use a sharp knife to pierce all over with holes. Make sure to get all the way to the center.
- Put on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven for 60-90 minutes until you can easily stick a fork all the way to the middle.
- Use a spoon or ice cream scoop to scoop out all the seeds.
- Use a fork to flake the strands apart.
- Serve as a side with butter and seasonings, or with pasta sauce, or use in a casserole.
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