How To Cook Spaghetti Squash

Spaghetti Squash is a great way to eat some veggies instead of pasta. I have tips and tricks on how to cook spaghetti squash for you! This simple side dish is one of the tastiest ways to enjoy spaghetti squash. 

SPAGHETTI SQUASH

This is one of our staples that we eat all the time. Replacing your noodles with spaghetti squash is a great way to cut calories and to sneak some veggies for your kids. Every since the first time we made this we rarely made the noodle version spaghetti.

WHY IS IT CALLED SPAGHETTI SQUASH?

Spaghetti Squash is a pale yellow, oblong-shaped winter squash that was named because of its stringy insides, which, when cooked turns into yellow-gold spaghetti-like strands.

CUTTING THE SQUASH

The hardest part of making this is cutting the squash in half. It helps to have a sharp chef’s knife to cut the stem end. You need a sturdy surface. It helps to place a damp paper towel underneath so the squash doesn’t slip.

HOW TO COOK

There are a few ways to cook these but my preferred method is to bake.

1. Preheat oven to 400 ℉.
2. Cut spaghetti squash lengthwise with a sharp knife and scrape out seeds.
   Pierce with a fork. Drizzle with a little olive oil to lightly coat. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, Italian seasonings and garlic salt (if desired) to your personal liking
3. Place the squash halves cut side down on a baking sheet.
   Bake for 35-50 minutes or until fork tender. Cooking time will depend on the size of your squash. You don’t want it to be crunchy or soggy when you scrape it out. Al dente is the best texture. Once cooked, let cool for a couple minutes then scraped out the squash with a fork. Serve with spaghetti sauce or your desired topping.

PRO TIP

Don’t overbake! If you cook spaghetti squash too long it will get mushy. I prefer an al dente spaghetti squash.

HOW TO SERVE SPAGHETTI SQUASH

There are many ways to serve this but my favorite way is as a replacement for spaghetti with meat sauce on top.

OTHER HEALTHY RECIPES:

How To Cook Spaghetti Squash

Tips and tricks to cooking spaghetti squash. It’s easy!

• 1 spaghetti squash
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper
• (optional) garlic salt or Italian seasonings

• Preheat oven to 400 ℉.

• Cut spaghetti squash lengthwise with a sharp knife and scrape out seeds. Pierce with a fork. Drizzle with the olive oil to lightly coat. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, Italian seasonings and garlic salt (if desired) to your personal liking.

• Place cut side down on a baking sheet. Bake for 35-50 minutes or until fork tender. Cooking time will depend on the size of your squash. You don’t want it to be crunchy or soggy when you scrape it out. Al dente is the best texture. Once cooked, let cool for a couple minutes then scraped out the squash with a fork. Serve with spaghetti sauce or your desired topping.

Christy is the voice behind The Girl Who Who Ate Everything! She is no stranger to making meals that kids and adults will love. She grew up in Mesa, Arizona as the youngest of ten kids. She can always be found in her kitchen with music playing and cooking with her kids. She published her first cookbook in 2014. She loves party food that gets the conversations going!