How to Cook Spaghetti Squash and Make Spaghetti Squash Noodles
Looking for how to cook spaghetti squash and make spaghetti squash noodles? Just 5 minutes of prep time and you’ve got yourself a tasty low carb, gluten-free, and healthy pasta alternative!
Equipment
- Rimmed Baking Sheet
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Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 1-2 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ - 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ - ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Carefully slice the squash in half through the stem. Using a spoon, scrape out the seeds and discard.
- Lightly drizzle the olive oil over the flesh (cut-side) of the spaghetti squash. Then, lightly sprinkle the salt and pepper until evenly coated.
- Flip the squash over to be cut-side down on the baking sheet.
- Place on the oven and roast until a fork can easily pierce through the skin and flesh, approximately 45 min - 1 hour.
- When the squash is cool enough to handle, gently scrape the flesh with a fork to remove it in long strands and then transfer to a medium bowl.
Notes
You can also microwave spaghetti squash to make spaghetti squash noodles. See instructions in the post.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 47kcalCarbohydrates: 7.2gProtein: 0.7gFat: 2.3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gSodium: 239.4mgFiber: 1.6gSugar: 2.8gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 3.3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.4mg
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