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Spaghetti Squash Recipe

Spaghetti squash is a low carb dish that can be used anywhere you'd use pasta. Learn how to cook spaghetti squash with any of these three easy methods.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 75 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 medium spaghetti squash 2-3 pounds

Instructions

Oven Method:
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  1. Preheat oven to 425º F.
  2. Using a sharp paring knife, pierce the spaghetti squash about 5-8 times over the top of the squash. Place spaghetti squash on a rimmed baking sheet and bake whole for 45 minutes to one hour. The spaghetti squash is done when it is tender to the touch and you can easily pierce a fork into the skin. Remove from oven and allow to cool until just able to handle. Using a fork, scrape the stringy flesh of the squash to form long strands or "noodles". Serve as you would noodles.
Slow Cooker Method:
  1. Place spaghetti squash into the ceramic insert of the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours. Remove from slow cooker and allow to cool until just able to handle. Using a fork, scrape the stringy flesh of the squash to form long strands or "noodles". Serve as you would noodles.
Microwave Method:
  1. Using a sharp chef's knife, carefully cut the spaghetti squash in half. Remove the seeds and stringy pieces in the center of the squash. pierce the spaghetti squash about 5-8 times over the top of the squash. Brush the insides of the spaghetti squash with melted butter or olive oil and sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper. Microwave on 80% power at 3 minute intervals until the spaghetti squash is tender to the touch and easily pierced with a fork, about 12-15 minutes. Remove from microwave and allow to cool until just able to handle.
  2. Using a fork, scrape the stringy flesh of the squash to form long strands or "noodles". Serve as you would noodles.

Nutrition Information

Calories 75kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 41mg (2%) Potassium 261mg (7%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 290IU (6%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 56mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 75

% Daily Value*

Calories 75kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 41mg 2%
Potassium 261mg 6%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 290IU 6%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 56mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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