Soft, pillowy, delicious and EASY microwave Spaghetti Squash. It’s the BEST way to quickly cook up your favorite pasta substitute!
Why This Recipe Works
- Fast
- Easy
- No special tools to use.
- It’s even good for you! (Don’t tell anyone!)
Here’s How Microwave Spaghetti Squash is Done
STEP 1.
Cut the stem area from the squash and then cut the squash in half from stem end to blossom end. Remove any visible seeds from the core area.
STEP 2.
Place cut face down into a microwave safe baking dish.
STEP 3.
Pour in enough water to equal 1 inch in the bottom of the pan.
STEP 4.
Microwave for 12 minutes or until the skin pierces easily with a fork.
STEP 5.
Remove from the microwave and use a fork to scrape the spaghetti like strings from the middle of the squash
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
How To Microwave Spaghetti Squash
Microwave your spaghetti squash by cutting the squash in half stem to blossom end. Remove the seeds. Place squash cut side down in a microwave safe dish with a lip. Pour 1 inch of water and microwave for 12 minutes until the squash skin pierces easily with a fork.
Since you are trying out squash recipes, here’s my favorite one! Best Southern Yellow Squash Casserole Recipe
How Do I Find a Good Spaghetti Squash?
- Look for a squash that is a dark yellow color.
- Poke the skin with your fingernail.
- The skin should be very hard and not allow your fingernail to easily penetrate it.
How Do I Cut the Spaghetti Squash in half?
You will need a sharp kitchen knife as well as a good cutting board.
- Cut the stem end from the squash to make a flat area on the squash.
- Using a firm downward motion, cut the squash.
PRO TIP: If this is too much for you to do, microwave the whole squash for 5 minutes and then try again. It should have softened enough to allow you to cut it in half.
How Do I Get Really Long Spaghetti Strings from my Spaghetti Squash?
After the spaghetti squash has cooked through, cut it into large rings and remove the “spaghetti” with a fork.
Do I Need to Peel My Spaghetti Squash?
No, you do not need to peel the squash for this recipe.
Can I Over Cook My Spaghetti Squash in the Microwave?
Yes, you can. If you use it the way I have indicated here, you should have perfectly cooked spaghetti squash.
Spaghetti Squash has some strength to it. It isn’t quite like a squishy noodle.
How Long Is Spaghetti Squash Good For?
- An uncut spaghetti squash is good for several weeks.
- Use before it develops brown soft spots.
- The cooked spaghetti squash will be good for 3 days.
- Do not allow the cooked spaghetti squash to sit out for longer than 2 hours without refrigerating.
- If you are making a squash casserole, here’s how to freeze one!
How to Make Microwave Spaghetti Squash Taste Good?
You’ll know how to cook spaghetti squash in the microwave from this recipe, however, to make it really taste good you are going to have to add some flavor.
Here are some things that will help:
- Salt and Pepper
- Garlic Salt
- A 1:1 mix of garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
- A good quality jarred spaghetti sauce
- Some frozen meatballs added on top.
- Butter
- Parmesan
- An alfredo cream sauce
- Crisp bacon and a creamy milky sauce and cheese
- Baked with mozzarella Cheese.
Here’s a suggested recipe from the USDA even!
What Can I Serve My Spaghetti Squash With?
- I recommend that you try this simple recipe for Frozen Meatballs.
- This Alfredo Sauce is perfect too.
- Or Even this Easy Tomato Sauce.
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Tips and Tricks for Microwave Spaghetti Squash
- Spaghetti Squash are hard and thick to cut through. It requires some effort. Make sure you use a very sharp knife.
- Be sure to cut the top of the squash off first, or cut a flat spot on the bottom of the squash to help hold it flat while you cut.
- Only put enough water in the dish to come up 1 inch of the squash.
- Allow the squash to cool completely before you start trying to scrape the spaghetti out of it. That thing gets really hot and you’ll burn your hands.
PRO TIP: Want to add flavor to your squash while it cooks? Try using chicken broth instead of water to cook it in! yum!
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Microwave Spaghetti Squash
Ingredients
- 1 Spaghetti Squash
- Water
Instructions
- Using a sharp knife, cut off the stem end of the spaghetti squash so that you have a flat surface.
- Set the spaghetti Squash on this flat surface and then cut it in half from top to bottom (Stem end to blossom enso that it falls apart in two pieces like the halves of a book.
- Using a metal spoon remove the seeds in the center of the squash. Set aside.
- Using a fork, poke some holes in the skin of the squash before microwaving.
- Put the squash face down in a microwave safe dish and pour enough water in the dish so that the water comes up to a depth of 1 inch.
- Microwave for 12 minutes. Test for doneness by piercing the skin with the fork. If the fork glides in easily, it is done. The flesh will be a buttery dark yellow. If not, then microwave in 1 minute segments until done. It can take as many as 25 minutes. Times vary greatly depending on your microwave.
- Once the spaghetti squash has cooled enough to touch, use the tines of a fork to scrape the stringy insides out of the squash and use this “spaghetti” any way that you would use pasta that has already been cooked.
Notes
- If you prefer longer strings of spaghetti, cut the squash into rings and remove the strings.
- Do not overcook your squash, it will be “al dente” (some work for the teeth to chew) if it is done correctly.
- Spaghetti Squash are hard and thick to cut through. It requires some effort. Make sure you use a very sharp knife.
- Be sure to cut the top of the squash off first, or cut a flat spot on the bottom of the squash to help hold it flat while you cut.
- Only put enough water in the dish to come up 1 inch of the squash.
- Allow the squash to cool completely before you start trying to scrape the spaghetti out of it. That thing gets really hot and you'll burn your hands.
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A VERSE TO SHARE
I often think about leadership and what it means. In my own life, I’ve had the opportunity to lead some great teams. The teams that worked the best? Ones where the leaders could be the servant of the team helping the team to achieve their potential. In my case, the team served patients (I’m a nurse by training) and when this happens, the patients win.
JOHN 13: 13-15
“You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and rightly so, for that is what I am. Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.
Wendi Spraker
Sunday 4th of August 2019
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