How To Cook Spaghetti Squash

Need to know how to cook Spaghetti squash? Spaghetti squash looks intimidating – and even a little weird – but it’s actually a quick, very easy and quite delicious dish that can serve as both a vegetable side OR an alternative to pasta.

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Using a sharp knife, cut squash in half lengthwise.
3. Place squash, cut side down, in a 9x13 baking pan. Fill pan with ½ inch of water and cover with foil.
4. Bake for 45 minutes.
5. Flip squash halves over, cover with foil again and cook another 15 minutes. Flesh of squash should be tender and easy to pierce with a fork.
6. Remove seeds.
7. Let cool slightly, and shred as described above.

1. Cut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds.
2. Place squash, cut sides down, in microwave safe dish. Fill dish with ½ inch of water and cover with plastic wrap.
3. Microwave on high power 11-13 minutes.
4. Let cool slightly, and shred as described above. 

1. Boil water in a large saucepan, deep enough to cover squash.
2. Cut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds.
3. Lower squash into boiling water, return water to boiling, and continue cooking until squash is tender, 15-20 minutes.
4. Drain squash.
5. Let cool slightly, and shred as described above.

• Like pasta, spaghetti squash is delicious with marinara or Alfredo sauce.
• You can also try it with 3 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons fresh mixed chives and parsley, and a dash of salt and pepper.
• Another easy way to serve spaghetti squash is to toss it with a cup of grated parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, and ¼ cup hot water. Add salt/pepper to taste.