How to Cook Spaghetti Squash in the Microwave

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    84 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

How to Cook Spaghetti Squash in the Microwave

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Learn How to Cook Spaghetti Squash in the Microwave with these easy steps. Turn a spaghetti squash into tender noodles for an amazing side dish.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 spaghetti squash 3-4 pounds
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Score the spaghetti squash along the sides of the squash (where you will cut the squash in half) approximately 1/8-1/4 inch deep. 
  2. Then poke the squash in a few places with a knife or dinner fork to allow steam to escape during the cooking of the squash.
  3. Place the squash in a baking dish and microwave on high for 5 minutes.  Do not microwave the squash for longer than 5 minutes.
  4. Then cut the squash in half lengthwise.  Be careful as the squash will be hot, so you will likely need to use oven mitts.  Scoop out the seeds from each half of the squash.
  5. Place the squash halves upside down in the baking dish.  Place approximately 1 inch of water in the dish with the squash.  Microwave on high for 5 minutes.
  6. Then check the squash.  A fork should easily poke through the skin of the squash.  If it’s not done yet, continue to cook for 2-5 more minutes until done.
  7. Remove the squash from the baking dish and use a fork to scrape the strands of squash from the inside.  Move to a serving bowl and toss with butter.  Season with salt and pepper.  Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 84kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 0.2g (10%) Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 445mg (19%) Potassium 180mg (4%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 312IU (6%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 84 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 84kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 445mg 19%
Potassium 180mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 312IU 6%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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