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Cooked Spaghetti Squash
Dominique

How to Cook Spaghetti Squash (Perfectly Every Time!)

This simple recipe guides you through roasting spaghetti squash to perfection, resulting in tender, pasta-like strands every time. It's an easy and healthy alternative to traditional pasta.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian, Italian American, Italian-Inspired
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 spaghetti squash
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Fork

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Slice the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, then scoop out the seeds and ribbing. Drizzle the inside with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Place the squash cut-side down on a baking sheet, poke holes with a fork, and roast for 30 to 40 minutes until it's lightly browned and fork-tender, yet still slightly firm.
  4. Remove from the oven, flip the squash cut-side up, and once cool enough to handle, use a fork to scrape and fluff the strands from the sides.

Notes

Cooking time may vary based on the size of the spaghetti squash; ensure it is tender but still retains a slight firmness for the best texture.