How to Cook Spaghetti Squash
As long as we’re on the topic of how to cook squash, let’s also take a look at How To Cook Spaghetti Squash. Spaghetti Squash is a great alternative to any pasta noodle.
Love pasta but don’t like the carbs? You should give Spaghetti Squash a try.
Cooking spaghetti squash is just like any other squash. Depending on the size of your squash, it may just take a bit longer. Here’s how to cook spaghetti squash in 4 easy steps.
1. Cut your spaghetti squash in half length wise. This isn’t super easy to do so you might need to work at it. Or I have heard that you can put it in the microwave for just a few minutes to soften it up. Then it will cut easier.
2. Scoop out the seeds being careful not to scoop out too much of the inside. (If you like to roast seeds, make sure you save these for later. Separate the seeds from the rest and you can roast them).
3. Lay one half of the squash cut side down on a microwavable plate and cook for 15-20 minutes. Cooking times may vary depending on size. Squash is done with the outside is soft to the touch. Be very careful because it will be super hot! (Also depending on the size of your microwave, you may have to cut off a bit of the ends of the squash to fit inside the microwave).
4. Let the squash cool until you can safely handle it. Score the in sides with a fork to bring out your ‘noodles.’ Then scoop out the insides.
Serve with pasta sauce, spaghetti sauce, butter and parmesan, etc. These are tasty. You can feel like you’re eating noodles without piling on the carbs. Yes squash still have carbs but definitely much lower in carbs and calories than pasta.
Enjoy!
I could eat the whole bowl. Thanks for the recipe.
I’ve only ever made acorn squash. I didn’t know it was THAT simple for this kind. Yum!
Thanks for the step-by-step directions. I have made acorn squash baby food, but I never made it for our dinner.
Loved the step by step instructions! I have a few friends that have never heard of it, so this will be so helpful for them. Pictures are worth a thousand words as they say.
how easy!! i did not think to microwave it! Just perfect! Now i have no excuse not to make it more often. 🙂
Great instructions! So many people are intimidated to try cooking squash. It’s one of my favourites!
That’s really cool! I’ve never had spaghetti squash before, but I totally want to and it doesn’t sound too hard!
I have never tried spaghetti squash but I would love to try it. It;s a nice healthy alternative to pasta.
I have never tried spaghetti squash but I would love to try it. It’s a nice healthy alternative to pasta. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
I have this from time to time, I prepare it the same way. You really can use it in place of noodles. I put all sorts of different sauces on it. I love it and it is great for cutting those calories!