My Favorite Way to Make Spaghetti Squash | Easy & Delicious, by Chef Edward Cooking on YouTube. 9 min 16 s.
- Video length
- 9 min 16 s
- Time to do it
- 1 hour
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
Rinse and dry the squash, cut off the stem, and stand each one on a flat end. Cut it lengthwise with a sharp knife, keeping your fingers clear of the blade.
Scoop out the seeds and stringy center with a spoon. Discard them or rinse the seeds for roasting later.
Brush the cut sides with the olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
Place the halves cut side down on the baking sheet, leaving a little space between them. Roast for 35 to 45 minutes, until the skin gives and a fork pierces the flesh easily.
Remove the squash from the oven and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes, until cool enough to handle.
Hold a half with a clean towel and scrape lengthwise with a fork to pull the flesh into strands. Put the strands in a bowl.
Add the 2 tablespoons of butter and toss the warm strands until it melts. Taste and add more salt or pepper if needed.
Tips and common mistakes
Use a sharp chef's knife and a stable cutting board; cut a thin slice off one side of the squash so it sits flat.
Start checking at 35 minutes, because overcooked squash turns soft and mushy instead of forming clean strands.
If the squash is watery, drain the strands in a colander for a minute before adding butter.
Wear oven mitts when moving the hot baking sheet and when handling the squash.
Questions
Do I need to cut the squash before roasting?
Cutting it in half speeds up cooking and lets you season the flesh. You can bake it whole, but it takes longer and is harder to cut safely when hot.
How do I know when spaghetti squash is done?
A fork should slide into the flesh with little resistance, and the skin should give when pressed. Start testing at 35 minutes.
Can I use oil instead of butter?
Yes. Olive oil works for brushing and finishing, and you can add butter at the end for flavor. Keep the total amount similar so the squash is not greasy.
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