How To Cook Spaghetti Squash (Oven Roasted Recipe)
Learn How To Cook Spaghetti Squash with this simple oven roasted technique! It takes only 5 minutes of prep time and produces long spaghetti like strands of squash that can be used in dishes in place of pasta for a nutritious lower carb dinner.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- sharp knife
- cutting board
- parchment paper
- baking sheet
Ingredients
- 1 medium sized spaghetti squash (around 3 pounds)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400° F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the squash in halve length wise. (If you have trouble cutting the squash microwave for a couple minutes to soften the peel and make sure to prick a few holes in the skin with a fork first).
- Use a spoon to scrape out the seeds from the inside of the squash. Use a brush or a spoon to drizzle olive oil over the inside of the squash. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place the squash cut side down on the baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 40 minutes. The spaghetti squash will be for tender.
- Remove the squash from the oven and allow to cool so that it is able to be handled. Use a fork to shred the inside of the squash to make the "spaghetti."
- Eat this as a side dish as is with meatballs, chicken or seafood. You can also make other dishes with the spaghetti squash.