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How to Cook Spaghetti Squash
The Ultimate Guide for How to cut, prep, season and cook Spaghetti Squash in your oven and swap out your extra carbs in all your favorite pasta recipes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 181 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 spaghetti squash washed
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Using a peeler, peel a band around the squash (picture a rubber band that goes over the stem) to remove the shiny outermost layer.
- Using a heavy knife, slice the squash in half.
- Scoop out the seeds and extra fibers in the center.
- Season with the salt, pepper and oil and rub it all over the cut side of the squash.
- Place cut side down onto a baking sheet and cook for 40-45 minutes.
- Remove from oven, turn over and using an oven mitt to hold it (it will be SUPER hot), scrape out the squash with a fork into spaghetti like strands.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
181kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
373mg
(16%)
Potassium
521mg
(15%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
579IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
111mg
(11%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 181
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 181kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 373mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 521mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 579IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.