How to Cook Spaghetti Squash

Posted by Nicole

When I first read about spaghetti squash, I was immediately intrigued.  First off, I love vegetables.  Second, this vegetable resembles pasta.  Third, it’s delicious.

I scrounged around for an easy way to cook spaghetti squash, and finally found a winning technique.  So don’t mind searching, here is the easiest, fastest technique.

1. Purchase a spaghetti squash, its most in-season time is during fall.
2. Cut spaghetti squash in half, length-wise.
3. Use a knife, fork, or your hands to pull out the inner strings and seeds.
4. Place half of the spaghetti squash open-side down in a 8×8 glass pan.
5. Pour 1/2 cup hot water into the pan.
6. Cover pan with microwavable plastic wrap.
7. Microwave for 7-10 minutes, depending how large your squash is.
8. Take out *with ovenmitts, it will be hot* and let cool for a few minutes.
9. Remove plastic wrap and use fork to scrape out the squash.
10. Mix with other ingredients or enjoy in it’s natural state!

The half I cooked yielded about 3 cups of squash.  As for my dressing, I poured on some Italian Dressing and Balsamic Vinegar, and then added fresh ground pepper.  It was fast, healthy, and a good switch-up from the vegetables I’m used to eating.

For more information on spaghetti squash, check out Fabulous Foods post, “Discovering Spaghetti Squash.”

Now go get your squash on!

Q4U: Have you ever tried spaghetti squash? Do you like it as much as I do?!