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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!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 47 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 1-2 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 - 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
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Carefully slice the squash in half through the stem. Using a spoon, scrape out the seeds and discard.
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Lightly drizzle the olive oil over the flesh (cut-side) of the spaghetti squash. Then, lightly sprinkle the salt and pepper until evenly coated.
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Flip the squash over to be cut-side down on the baking sheet.
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Place on the oven and roast until a fork can easily pierce through the skin and flesh, approximately 45 min - 1 hour.
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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.
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Recipe Notes
You can also microwave spaghetti squash to make spaghetti squash noodles. See instructions in the post.
Nutrition Facts
How to Cook Spaghetti Squash and Make Spaghetti Squash Noodles
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories 47
Calories from Fat 21
% Daily Value*
Fat 2.3g4%
Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
Sodium 239.4mg10%
Carbohydrates 7.2g2%
Fiber 1.6g6%
Sugar 2.8g3%
Protein 0.7g1%
Vitamin A 50IU1%
Vitamin C 3.3mg4%
Calcium 20mg2%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.