How to Cook Spaghetti Squash
Total Time
40 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
35 minutes
Rating
4.96 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
2-4 servings
- 1 spaghetti squash
- extra-virgin olive oil
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Step 2
Slice the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and ribbing. Drizzle the inside of the squash with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Place the spaghetti squash cut side down on the baking sheet and use a fork to poke holes. Roast for 30 to 40 minutes or until lightly browned on the outside, fork tender, but still a little bit firm. The time will vary depending on the size of your squash. I also find that the timing can vary from squash to squash.
Step 4
Remove from the oven and flip the squash so that it’s cut side up. When cool to the touch, use a fork to scrape and fluff the strands from the sides of the squash.
Step 5
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Chef's notes
If your squash is too hard to cut, soften it slightly in the oven or microwave before slicing it in half.
Option 1:
Roast the squash whole. Prick it all over with a fork and bake at 400°F for 10 minutes, or until it’s soft enough to slice in two.
Option 2:
Microwave the squash. Prick it all over with a fork and microwave in 1-minute bursts until it’s soft enough to cut.
