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oven roasted spaghetti squash half on a sheet pan with a fork twirling the noodles

How To Cook Spaghetti Squash

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Here's how to cook spaghetti squash so the noodles are al-dente and have a delicious buttery roasted flavor. Use this roasting method to prepare spaghetti squash for any recipe, whether you're topping it with your favorite pasta sauce or using it in a casserole.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large spaghetti squash
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil (virgin or light olive oil is better than extra-virgin for high heat roasting)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt
  • Freshly ground pepper, optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425ºF/220ºC

  1. Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise (see notes) and, using a tablespoon, scrape out the seeds and pith (seeds can be baked if you like)
  2. Place the squash halves cut-side up on a rimmed baking sheet, brush the insides and tops with the olive oil and season with the salt, and freshly ground black pepper, if you like.
  3. Bake for 30-40 minutes, until "al-dente" and just starting to brown around the edges. Test for doneness after 30 minutes. If the squash 'noodles' easily pull away from the shell when tested with a fork, the squash is done.
  4. When the roasted squash is cool enough to touch, use a fork to scrape the strands away from the shell, working from the outside in. They will be noodle-like and ready to top with sauce, bake in a casserole, or to use in any dish you desire to make.

Notes

How to cut a spaghetti squash in half: Use a small sharp knife to make a series of side-by-side horizontal slits along the top of the squash, from stem to tail. Now use a large sharp knife to make deeper cuts, along the channel you created. Start from the center of the squash and work towards one end. Then turn the work towards the other end. Repeat until you've cut through most of the squash. At the end, you may need to pull the two halves apart, if you can't cut through the tough stem. NOTE: step-by-step photos in the post may be helpful)

Nutrition Disclaimer: The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator and is not a substitute for the advice of a professional nutritionist. The calculation below is for a 3-pound spaghetti squash with the amount of oil and salt listed in the ingredients.

  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 30 min
  • Category: vegetable
  • Method: Roast
  • Cuisine: American

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