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Spaghetti squash is my favorite alternative to traditional pasta.
The noodle-like strands pair perfectly with your favorite pasta sauce, while being naturally gluten-free! Loaded with range of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, folate and manganese, it’s not only delicious, but also a nutritious addition to your meal rotation.
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How To Cook Spaghetti Squash
Preheat your oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with a Silpat or parchment paper.
Wash off the outer shell of the squash, and cut it in half, lengthwise. (This is the hardest part– be careful!)
Use a large spoon to scoop out the seeds.
Place the squash halves cut-side-down on the lined baking sheet, then roast in the oven for 30-45 minutes at 400F, depending on the size of your squash.
(When the spaghetti squash is ready, the skin should be easily pierced with a fork.)
Using a fork, scrape it along the flesh to reveal the noodle-like strands and serve immediately!
How To Cook Spaghetti Squash
Ingredients
- One spaghetti squash
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with a Silpat or parchment paper.
- Wash off the outer shell of the squash, and cut it in half, lengthwise. (This is the hardest part-- be careful!)
- Use a large spoon to scoop out the seeds, then place the squash halves cut-side-down on the lined baking sheet.
- Roast in the oven for 30-45 minutes at 400F, depending on the size of your squash.
- When the spaghetti squash is ready, the skin should be easily pierced with a fork.
- Using a fork, scrape it along the flesh to reveal the noodle-like strands and serve immediately!
Nutrition
Per Serving: Calories: 210, Fat: 3g, Carbohydrates: 46, Fiber: 10g, Protein: 4g
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The following sauces pair perfectly with spaghetti squash noodles:
Enjoy!
This is so helpful, my spaghetti squash turned out perfect!
Can cooked spaghetti squash be frozen? Or will it come out too mushy? I am having an obsession with crustless quiche right now, would be nice to have some prepared squash on hand for a quick meal.
Just want to say that cutting the spaghetti squash around the waist makes the strands extra extra long. Cutting it lengthwise chops the strands in half. 🙂