My family loves eating spaghetti squash. It is nutritious, tasty, and a great substitute for traditional pasta. Spaghetti squash is low calorie and perfect for folks that are gluten free or paleo, too. Have you ever wondered how to bake spaghetti squash? Wonder no more!
Last week, I showed you how to cook spaghetti squash in the microwave. I know that many of you try to limit or completely leave out the use of microwaves altogether, so here’s an alternative that takes a little more time, but is equally easy and tasty.
Step 1: Slice your squash in half length-wise.
Use a sharp knife (like what you might use on a watermelon), and be careful!
Step 2: Scoop the seeds out.
Use a spoon and scoop it out like you would cantaloupe or pumpkin seeds.
Step 3: Place your squash cut side down in a baking dish. Bake at 375 degrees Farenheit for 45 minutes.
Step 4: Flip your squash over and check if it is done.
It should be a deep, golden color and soft all the way through. Browning on the edges is normal. If it is still pale yellow anywhere, you may need to bake it a bit longer. 10-15 minutes cut side up should do it if you need a little more to soften it up the rest of the way. Larger squash generally need a little more time in the oven than more compact, smaller squash.
Step 5: Using a fork, scrape from the outside in to create spaghetti strands from your squash.
Again, if your squash is uncooperative, it may just need a little more time in the oven. If it is OVERcooked, it will be too soft to make into little spaghetti strands (but will still taste delicious!)
Step 6: Scoop all of your spaghetti strands out and use as you would spaghetti noodles.
I like to serve mine with meaty spaghetti sauce, as shown. SO easy, delicious, healthy, and fun! Here is how I use spaghetti squash to make a yummy paleo spaghetti!
Spaghetti Squash is great for the whole family.
My kids don’t even ask for “regular” pasta anymore. They know that if we’re having noodles, it’ll be spaghetti squash.
Jill @ Real Life Notes says
I’ve never tried spaghetti squash, but we just got one in our veggie box for the week, so this is perfect timing. 🙂
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Crystal Green says
It was definitely lighter to eat than pasta is on the stomach as well. My kids weren’t overly thrilled about the change, but at least they tried it. So, that is a good thing. 🙂 Thanks for sharing this.
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Martha says
i love spaghetti squash and have never actually made spaghetti with it! i usually bake a pie out of it! 🙂 so gonna try this!
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Jennifer Buxton says
I LOVE SPAGHETTI SQUASH! Thanks for sharing – it is one of our favorites. 🙂
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Anna Jeanine @ Mystic Comfort says
Looks yummy! I have never tried spaghetti squash, but I am trying to go gluten free, so might give it a whirl. We do have some gf spaghetti, but I haven’t tried it yet, either!
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Tal @ The Crafeteria says
This looks great, I’m going to try it soon, I think even my picky kids might eat this! I’d love for you to share it on The Crafeteria’s Pinterest group board!
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Gary E. Weller says
I absolutely love spaghetti squash!
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Autumn Reo says
I love Spaghetti Squash! I’ll tell you that Pappadeuxs makes the best…but I’m almost postive there’s nothing health about it, but it’s worth a try one time. YUM!
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Staci says
That looks incredibly easy. Now I wonder if my kids will eat spaghetti squash. 🙂
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Jill says
This looks really easy and a great alternative to pasta, hope my son will like it too!
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Dawn M says
We love spaghetti squash!
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Shannon Schmid says
I love the spaghetti squash recipe that use the microwave you posted too- easy peasy!
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Tasha G says
I would love to make the spaghetti squash for my family. I may have to sneak the spaghetti squash in though. Think they will notice???!!?!!!?
rachel says
Mmm, spaghetti squash
Robin says
I’ve been meaning to try spaghetti squash for a while now and always put it off. I’m finally gearing up into my pre-wedding diet/exercise plan. This will get made soon! Pinning now. Thanks!
Starla J says
I so want to try this!
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Debra @A Frugal Friend says
I’m going to try this – this week! I’m excited and wonder if my daughter will figure out it’s not pasta!!
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Amanda @ Grad Girl says
Love spaghetti squash! I always cut the ends off before I slice it in half to make it safer. 🙂
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