Today we’re sharing the absolute best way to cook spaghetti squash. Try swapping this delicious squash in as a lower-carb pasta replacement. Or, just top it with a little butter, salt and pepper and call it a delicious fall side dish. Our spaghetti squash recipe is foolproof and easy — we’ll walk you through it all, step-by-step.
How To Cut Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti squash skin can be tough. That doesn’t mean that it’s terribly hard to cut spaghetti squash, though! Here’s how to cut spaghetti squash:
Make sure you have a very sharp knife. It might seem counterintuitive but the sharper your knife is, the easier it’ll be to work safely.
Grab a cutting board and, if it slips around on the counter at all, lay a slightly damp towel underneath it to keep it still and stable as you cut your squash in half.
Cut off the stem end. Just slice off the stem and enough of the squash around it to create a nice, flat surface on one end of the squash.
Turn the squash so that it’s standing on that flat surface. It should feel more stable now!
Carefully cut the squash in half lengthwise, from the top down. Now you’re ready to grab a spoon and scoop out the seeds.
You can use this same method to cut any squash (let’s be real — they are all kind of annoying to cut!) like butternut squash for our easy Roasted Butternut Squash.
How To Cook Spaghetti Squash
Crank the oven to 425° F. Yep, high heat means we’re roasting the squash! Nice, high heat as you bake spaghetti squash in the oven is one way we keep the finished dish from being watery.
Brush the inside of your scraped out squash with a bit of olive oil. You’ll notice that we do not salt the squash yet! Salting it now might make the squash watery. Don’t worry — you’ll add salt later.
Lay the spaghetti squash cut-side down on the tray.
We roast our spaghetti squash for 40 minutes. Check for doneness by poking the inside with a paring knife. The squash is done when your knife slips easily into the squash.
Now you’re ready to enjoy it as-is, or try making our ultra-hearty Spaghetti Squash with Creamed Spinach and Chicken!
Spaghetti Squash Serving Ideas
Swap in this yummy roasted spaghetti squash for the noodles any of these super easy homemade sauces:
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