How To Make Spaghetti Squash With Step By Step Instructions

a fork making spaghetti noodles from a roasted squash.

How To Make Spaghetti Squash With Step By Step Instructions

Spaghetti squash is a healthy vegetable to add to your rotation. A yellow squash with noodles similar to spaghetti can be substituted for pasta. Learn how to cook spaghetti squash with these step-by-step instructions.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Resting time 5

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 105kcal

Author Sharon Rhodes

Ingredients

1 spaghetti squash
1 tbsp olive oil
sea salt and pepper *to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
Using a sharp knife, slice the stem off the end of the squash. Then slice it in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Transfer the 2 halves to the prepared sheet.
Drizzle with the squash olive oil, and sprinkle with sea salt and pepper. Rub it in and flip them over. Pierce a few times with a fork.
Cook face-down for 20 minutes until the ends have browned and the squash has softened - this will vary depending on the size of your squash. Check after 20 minutes if it is a smaller size and keep roasting until the edges are browned - up to 30 minutes for large squash.
Flip it over and let cool on the pan for about 5 minutes. Then shred the insides with a fork to create the noodles. Enjoy warm.

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Notes

How long do you bake it for? This all depends on the size. Cooking times can vary slightly if you are using a small or large squash. It ranges from 20-30 minutes.
How to make the noodles? The strands just form into your 'noodles' automatically as you scrape.
How long does spaghetti squash last? Store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
TIP! If you want to know how to cook spaghetti squash so it isn't watery this is my trick. Don't overcook it. This will result in mushy, watery noodles and no one wants those. To maintain good texture, once the squash is tender and the sides are browned you are good.
Serve this dish like pasta - saute garlic for flavor and stir it into the squash noodles then top with marinara sauce, meatballs, and parmesan cheese.

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