How To Cook Spaghetti Squash
First cut it in half. Use a big knife, stab through the middle and wedge it down toward the outside. Then take out the knife and repeat on the other side working outwards. (It’s easier that way than trying to cut through the whole thing at once).
Then scoop out the seeds and pulp in the little cavity, and bake it in a 350* oven – face up – for about 45 minutes – or until it looks like it’s starting to dry out and you can easily insert a fork into the flesh. (You can roast it whole, but it takes longer.)
Lastly, when it’s cooled down some, take a fork and scrape out the strands. The more you separate them, the more volume you’ll get! You can do this during the afternoon or the day before since it takes a while and then just microwave it when you’re ready to serve and are hungry.
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Just as another suggestion to cooking spaghetti squash (a quicker method):
Cut like Kath says and place halves in 1inch of water in a casserole dish. Microwave for about 7-8 minutes and let cool. Scrape with fork.
Its quick and the consistency is the same as when you use the oven…
I LOVE spaghetti squash. Another tip is to just have the folks in the produce section cut it and wrap it for you before you even leave the store. I have them cut it and wrap it well into two sections, since we use only half at a time (I just make sure to use both within two days..). I hate cutting squash and I do this with all squash I buy. All the harder ones anyway.
Also, I second Angelicas method for cooking. So easy and quick! Especially wonderful for summer when you just don’t want to use the oven!
What is spaghetti squash called in the UK, I read about it constantly on blogs, but I cannot figure out which squash it is over here. Is it even available in the UK?
Thank you.
Aisha ,
I really have no idea what spaghetti squash is called in the UK, but my guess would be it’s the same. Have you checked in some specialty stores?
Kath
wikipedia.org says they call it spaghetti marrow in the UK.
Definitely have someone in the store cut it in half! It’s like carving a pumpkin! Very delish!!!
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I cut mine in half, then I scoop out the iunsides. But I boil it like you would pasta. does this affect theflavor in any way? It tasted pretty good to me still.
I never made Spaghetti Squash before tonight. I simply heard about it, looked up what it looked like online, went to the store, bought it, watched it sit on top of my microwave for a week, then decided to make it. It really tastes like spaghetti, just with a crunchy texture. Is there any way to avoid that crunchy texture without compromising the cool pasta-look to it?
I’d say to cook it a bit longer next time?
What do you eat with it? Do you put tomato sauce on it like you would regualr spaghetti? I have never heard of this before but looks very interesting!
I am making it today for the first time as well. I think I am going to put tomato sauce on it like regular spaghetti. I hope it is good as you all say it is.
i too am cooking this for the first time tonight. actually its the first time ive ever bought a squash ( of any kind) lol my sister told me about this and i have been excited about it since. so im gonna try it ou, see if i like it then attempt to try it on hubby and kids “the picky eaters”. my sister used the squash, ground turkey and spaghetti sauce. im just going for the squash and sauce… well see how i like it, then maybe brave the turkey. but i supposed you could used beef as well. seems from reading everywhere that you can use it really in place of pasta for any dish. im excited! a nice healthy alternative to pasta!
Has anyone ever been able to find one of these in Australia?
I haven’t but would love to try it so if anyone knows where to purchase I’d be thrilled.
I cook mine the way you said, and while it cooks, I steam mixed vegetables and sautee onions and celery. I also make some pomodoro sauce (super thick marinara). I mix everything together and it will last for several days. It’s about 100 calories for a cup.