Spaghetti Squash
Ingredients
Instructions
Oven Cooking Method
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 2
Place whole squash in oven for several minutes to soften the skin.
- 3
Remove and slice it lengthwise into two equal parts.
- 4
Remove seeds.
- 5
Place cut side down on a cookie tin and return to oven.
- 6
Bake 45 minutes at 350°F.
- 7
Turn cut side up and continue to bake a few minutes more.
- 8
Try not to overcook; that will cause it to lose its spaghetti-like texture.
- 9
When cooking is completed, pull out vegetable strands with a fork.
- 10
Season with salt, pepper, herb seasonings, spices, Parmesan cheese, spaghetti sauce, or anything that would complement the flavor of the squash.
Microwave Cooking Method (Option 1)
- 1
Cook in microwave a few minutes to soften skin.
- 2
Remove, slice lengthwise, and remove seeds.
- 3
Place in microwave dish with 1/4 cup water, covered with clear wrap.
- 4
Cook 7 to 10 minutes at highest level.
- 5
Check at 7 minutes to see how done it is.
- 6
Remove and season as described for oven method.
Microwave Cooking Method (Option 2)
- 1
Microwave whole squash 1 minute on high.
- 2
Halve lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes.
- 3
Place cut side down in 1/4 to 1/2 cup water for about 12 minutes or until fork tender.
- 4
When tender, remove pasta strings with a fork.
- 5
Top with dots of butter and Parmesan cheese, or red sauce and Parmesan, or sauce and shredded jalapeno cheese.
- 6
Add garlic to taste.
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