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HOW TO COOK SPAGHETTI SQUASH (OVEN METHOD)

top down view showing the process of scraping spaghetti squash from side to side using a fork.
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Spaghetti squash is a wonderful squash that resembles ‘noodles’ and is so easy to make. Keep it simple with salt & pepper, or top with various ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 spaghetti squash

Optional

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, oregano, basil, etc.
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Cut squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds with a spoon.

Cook your squash in one of two ways:

  1. Cook cut side down: Place squash cut side up on rimmed baking dish. Brush each spaghetti squash half with olive oil and season with salt, pepper and herbs of choice. Bake on the middle rack for 35 – 40 minutes.
  2. Cook cut side up: Place cut squash cut side up on rimmed baking dish. Bake on the middle rack for 35 -40 minutes.

Let cool a few minutes. Using a fork, rack or scrape the flesh in a top to bottom motion across the width of the squash.

Serve as is or with an assortment of toppings. Unused portions store great covered in the fridge.

1 spaghetti squash serves 2

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