Spaghetti Squash
Have you ever wanted to make Spaghetti Squash but didn’t know the best way to cook it? See my step by step directions below to bake the perfect Spaghetti Squash.
Using a brush and water, clean off the outer skin of the squash. Carefully slice the squash in half lengthwise. Using a large spoon, scoop out and discard the seeds.
Place the squash on an ungreased baking sheet, spray the cut side of the squash with cooking oil then salt and pepper to taste.
Turn the squash over so they are cut side down. Bake in a preheated 400º oven for 30-40 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.
Let the squash rest on the pan for 10 minutes to cool, then use a fork to scrape out the spaghetti like strands of squash.
Place the squash into a bowl.
Using your hands, squeeze out the excess water in the squash. Use the spaghetti squash in whatever recipe you would like or just add butter and enjoy!
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We always ate it with my mom’s pasta sauce.
Tried that trick with my daughter when she was little, didn’t work for me. Lol
Oh yum! What a unique recipe! Love it! <3
It is a delicious squash and so much fun to shred into the noodle shape, thank you Tammy!
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Thank you Michael!
Intriguing! Worth a try! :-)) Thanks for sharing, Diane! Enjoy your midweek! xx Michael
Thanks Michael
I love this. I’ve used as a replacement for noodles or rice, or on the side with butter and salt!!
I was told it is easier to cut if you microwave it for 1 minute! This will help me.
I do the same, but I made sure to make a fork hole, just in case.
Great idea GP!
Thank you Ned!
Thank you Yernasia!
This is coming from an Italian who grew up in a family that made macaroni, all kinds, for a living. Spaghetti squash is a really good alternative. It stays firm and absorbs a sauce well. The texture is different, but that is not to say it’s bad. Definitely worth a try any time.
What a nice comment JC! Thank you!
Thank you. Love how many can fit on the pan. I never know how many spaghetti squash to buy or how much one even makes.
You’re welcome Jessica. Mine were small, but I figure one large spaghetti squash feeds 2-3 adults.
Super, thanks!
You’re very welcome!
I bought 2 spaghetti squash last night! Can’t wait to cook them.
I can’t wait to hear what you thought of it.
Thanks!
Wow!
If you ever get a chance to try it you won’t regret it. Thank you Saania!
You’re absolutely right Diane – I saw it many times in recipes and just didn’t know how to get it that way! And our squash is round and green, but I suppose the result will be the same?
No, it sounds like you may have acorn squash. Only spaghetti squash will do this.
this article was so helpful daines
I’m glad to help!
Never grown this fruit in my greenhouses .Will have now have to try . Thanks for the tip xx
Never have tried this fruit or vegetable in garden or greenhouses but will now have to give it a go.
They are so good and fun to turn into a spaghetti like texture.
I am the only one in my house that eat this so I don’t make it often but I love it!!
You saw how much I made, my husband wouldn’t even try it. I love it too so I made 2 recipes with it and ate it for days. 🤣
The answer to your question is yes. I have always wanted to know how to cook spaghetti squash, but I didn’t know how. Thank you for showing us how easy it is!
You’re welcome and it is so much fun when you scrape the fork over it and it turns into noodle shape.
I tried this one Diane and it actually works! I used my own homemade sauce to flavor! Delicious and good for you! Win! Hugs, C
I was so mad when I made it, my husband wouldn’t even try it (it was a squash) even after I made a delicious dip with it. I had so much left over so I then turned it into a pasta dish (I really added pasta) and it was delicious. What a great way to get your veggies!
It’s yummy! 🙂 thanks for easy instructions, Diane!
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Thank you Mitzy! Have a great weekend. 🥰
You too, Diane! My blogging friend! 🙂
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Very interesting to see this! Must be a healthier alternative to real spaghetti too. Love squash!
When my daughter was about 12 years old I made it with spaghetti sauce to see if she would notice. She said why does this taste funny? Hahaha I didn’t fool her. She still brings it up. Hahaha
Love spaghetti squash but fear for my life when cutting it open. Any tips?
Yes one of my followers just told me if you microwave it for 1 minute it’s easy to cut!
If you put it in the microwave for a minute they are easier too cut.
What a great idea!!!!!! That would work with acorn squash too then. My husband had to cut mine but I’m excited to try this.
Thanks for sharing, we bought one and will enjoy it tonight!
You’re welcome and I’m sure it turned out delicious with such wonderful cooks!
I have always wanted to try this, thanks for the recipe!
You’re welcome, they are easy and fun. They are hard to cut in half and I have been told if you microwave it on high for one minute it cuts easily, I can’t wait to try it!
So just put the whole thing in the microwave?
Yes for one minute, then cut.
thank you!
You’re welcome!
Thank you so much!
Hmm – Am I the only person who has never had spaghetti squash? I’ve only had dark orange squash (is that acorn squash). My mom used to buy it frozen, bake it with brown sugar and marshmallows on top.
The inside of acorn squash is orange and it is green outside, my favorite squash!
OK, I was right … my mom bought it frozen, so I’d never seen it in a natural state. My mom liked rutabagas which we called turnips in Canada. The big rutabagas which are waxed. She’d cut them up and mash them with a little sugar and butter. Not something I particularly liked as it was a little bitter.
I don’t recall ever having rutabagas.
They taste bitter to me; they were one of my mom’s favorite vegetables though. I can’t say I see someone buying them at the grocery store to be honest.