Easy Baked Spaghetti Squash
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Easy Baked Spaghetti Squash
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This baked spaghetti squash recipe is so easy, and the beautiful golden strands can be used in countless recipes.
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Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash small, 2 pounds
- Olive oil spray
Optional:
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking dish with high-heat-resistant parchment paper.
- Pierce the squash in a few places with a fork and microwave it for 1 minute to slightly soften.
- Using a large, sharp knife, cut the squash in half lengthwise. Place it on a sturdy cutting board, and work very carefully. First, slice off the stem end of the squash, then stand it upright on this flat end and carefully use your knife to cut it in half.
- Using a large metal spoon, remove the seeds and pulp.
- Lightly spray the cut side with olive oil and, if you wish, sprinkle it with salt and pepper. Place the squash halves, cut side down, in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake the squash until fork-tender, for about 40 minutes.
- Transfer the cooked squash to a cutting board and allow it to cool until easier to handle, for about 10 minutes.
- Rake a fork back and forth across the squash to remove its flesh in strands, transferring the strands to a bowl. Use as a side dish (try mixing melted butter, garlic granules, and grated parmesan into the hot strands) or as the basis for other recipes.
Notes
- The reason I microwave the squash briefly before baking it is that it slightly softens it, making it easier to cut.
- Overcooked spaghetti squash can become mushy, so start checking on it after about 30 minutes in the oven. As soon as it can be easily pierced with a fork, pull it out of the oven.
- Like most cooked leftovers, you can keep the cooked squash strands in the fridge, in an airtight container, for 3-4 days. Although the strands won't be as perfect as when they first emerged from the oven, you can reheat them in the microwave or in a 350°F oven. In fact, if your squash ends up mushy, spreading the strands evenly on a baking sheet and reheating them in a 350°F oven is a good way to improve their texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cup
Calories
61kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Sodium
183mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 61 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 61kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Sodium | 183mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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