So when I first started making spaghetti squash I had no idea how to start. How to slice open a spaghetti squash was a complete mystery to me…lol. I would look forward to eating spaghetti squash at a favorite restaurant at the time when I lived in Minneapolis, MN. The rich and butter flavor of spaghetti squash had me captivated.
Jump to RecipeI was determine to learn to make one for myself at home. After experiment different ways to prep spaghetti squash, I discovered a super easy way of making the process go faster. I used the magic of the microwave and learned that softening the squash was the best way to enjoy making this lovely side dish.
Super Easy Spaghetti Squash
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 2 tbs. olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° F
- Pierce spaghetti squash with fork a few times.
- Place spaghetti squash in the microwave with a paper towel underneath or a microwavable plate for 5 mins. This helps soften the spaghetti squash and makes prepping easier.
- Using oven gloves, transfer the spaghetti squash onto cutting board and let it cool for about 5-10 mins.
- Cut the top of the stem off and slice the spaghetti squash lengthwise.
- Scoop out the seeds and ribbing with a large spoon.
- Drizzle the inside of spaghetti squash with olive oil and add salt and pepper.
- Add olive oil to the baking sheet.
- Place the spaghetti squash face down.
- Roast spaghetti squash for 40 mins. or 50 mins. *The time will depend the size of the squash.
- Remove from the oven and use oven gloves to flip the squash upwards.
- Let it cool for a few mins. Then use a fork to gently scrape the strands from the spaghetti squash.