How to Cook Spaghetti Squash-The Fastest and Easiest way

Aanchal Gupta

Spaghetti Squash can be difficult to cut with a knife because of its hard outer shell. This method softens the squash in the microwave and makes it easy to cut the squash. It is then baked in the oven for easy cooking.

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Prep Time 1

Cook Time 30

Total Time 31

Servings -4 cups of spaghetti depending upon size of the squash

Ingredients

1 Spaghetti Squash
2 tsp oil
Salt as per taste
Black Pepper ground(optional)
Parchment paper/wax paper baking sheet/pan and sharp knife

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400F
Line pan with parchment/wax paper
With knife, poke or make 8-10 gashes all over the squash
Place the squash on a microwave safe plate and cook for 4 minutes
Change the side of the squash and cook for another 4 minutes
Set aside for few minutes till its cool enough to handle
Take a knife and cut it lengthwise in half.Remove seeds.
Put 2 tsp oil,salt and pepper on the cut side
Place cut side down on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes,depending on size of squash
Use a fork to remove the 'spaghetti' from the squash

Notes

I have used a 1250 watt microwave. if you prefer not to use the microwave at all. Split the squash in half lengthwise, put oil,salt and pepper and bake in a 400F oven for 45 minutes to an hour,depending on the size of the squash. Always place the squash cut side down to avoid water/moisture from pooling inside the squash.

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