Spaghetti squash is by far the most versatile replacement for pasta. When cooked, spaghetti squash comes out in long strands that actually resemble noodles. Use them as a hearty side dish or top it with your favorite sauces or sautéed greens.
In this video, I will show you how to roast spaghetti squash in the oven and how to quickly cook it using the microwave . Although cooking it in your microwave is the quickest method , it definitely tastes better roasted in the oven.
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Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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Instructions
- Cut spaghetti squash in half length wise using a sharp knife and remove seeds.
- Season both sides with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Cooking in the oven -place squash flesh side down on a baking sheet and roast in a 400 degree oven for 45-60 minutes ( time will vary depending on the size of your speghetti squash).
- Cooking in the microwave- place squash flesh side down in a microwave safe dish. Add 1/2 in of water to dish and cover with plastic wrap. Poke a small hole in the plastic wrap and cook on high for 8-10 minutes.
- Allow squash to cool before handling.
- Using a fork scrap out flesh. Squash will come out in spaghetti like strands.
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