How To Cook Spaghetti Squash

by | Dec 1, 2015 | How To |

Spaghetti squash is a seasonal vegetable, harvested in the fall, and available through fall, winter, and early spring in grocery stores.  An uncut squash will keep for up to a month in a cool dry place.  When choosing squash, look for a creamy yellow shell, free of soft or dark spots.  While squash can be microwaved or boiled, we like the flavor of baked squash.  When properly cooked, the squash will produce spaghetti-like strands that can be removed with a fork.  Serve this low-calorie vegetable hot with buttery spread, salt and pepper, or in place of pasta. ~ Kris

How To Cook Spaghetti Squash
Serves 4
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Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
40 min
Total Time
45 min
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
40 min
Total Time
45 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 spaghetti squash
  2. Oil for pan
Instructions
  1. 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (191 degrees C). Oil baking pan and set aside.
  2. 2. Wash the squash shell with soap and water, rinsing well, so bacteria is not dragged through the squash as it’s cut. Squash should be cut in half the long way. Placing it on a secure cutting board and holding it firmly, place the tip of your knife into the center of the squash and use the leverage of the handle to cut through the squash. Turn it around and cut through the other side. Your goal is to cut it so both halves are equal.
  3. 3. Using a tablespoon, scoop out the stringy center holding the seeds, and discard or reserve for making broth. Place cut side down in baking dish, and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until squash easily fluffs out in strings. A pronged spaghetti server works great for removing the squash once it’s been cooked. If baked too long, it will turn to mush.
  4. 4. Serve hot with buttery spread and your favorite seasonings, or as a base for any dish in which you would use spaghetti.
Kitchen Tools
  1. Sharp long-bladed knife
  2. Spoon (to scoop out seeds)
  3. Baking pan
  4. Secure cutting board
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