Description
Learn how to bake spaghetti squash to tender, flavorful strands with simple prep and easy oven roasting. This guide covers safe cutting, seasoning, baking times, and helpful tips for perfect al dente squash every time.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Place squash on cutting board and stabilize with a damp towel.
3. Slice squash in half lengthwise using a sharp chef’s knife.
4. Scoop out seeds and stringy pulp with a sturdy spoon.
5. Brush cut sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
6. Place squash halves cut-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
7. Bake 35–40 minutes until skin is fork-tender.
8. Allow squash to cool 5 minutes, then flip cut-side up.
9. Use a fork to scrape strands from flesh and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0
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