making spaghetti squash, by Colada Craves on YouTube. 1 min 2 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 2 s
- Time to do it
- 50 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper so the squash does not stick.
Rinse and dry the squash. Set it on a cutting board and cut it in half lengthwise with a sharp chef's knife.
Scoop out the seeds and the loose stringy pulp with a spoon. Discard them or save the seeds for roasting.
Brush the cut sides with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Lay both halves cut side down on the baking sheet. Roast for 35 to 45 minutes, until the skin gives when you press it.
Test with a knife: it should slide through the skin and flesh with no resistance. Pull the pan out and let the halves cool for 5 minutes.
Hold a half with a towel and rake the flesh with a fork, working from the edge to the center, until it breaks into strands.
Tip the strands into a bowl, toss with butter, grated parmesan or warm tomato sauce, and serve.
Tips and common mistakes
If the squash is too hard to cut, microwave it whole for 3 to 5 minutes first, then pierce it and cut once it is cool enough to handle.
Stop roasting as soon as the fork shreds cleanly, because overcooked squash turns soft and watery instead of noodle-like.
Drain the strands in a colander for a minute before saucing so the dish does not turn wet.
Smaller squash cook faster, so start checking at 30 minutes.
Questions
How do I know when the squash is done?
A knife should slide through the skin easily and the flesh should pull apart into strands with a fork. If it still scrapes or clumps, roast it another 5 to 10 minutes.
Can I cook spaghetti squash in the microwave?
Yes. Put the halves cut side down in a dish with a splash of water, cover, and cook on high for 10 to 12 minutes until the flesh shreds.
Can I roast it whole instead of halving it?
Yes. Pierce the skin in several places and bake at 400°F for 50 to 60 minutes, then cut it open once it has cooled a little.
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