By Paul Scally
Spaghetti Squash Cooked 3 Ways
10 steps
Prep:10minCook:40min
Here are 3 methods that I commonly use for making spaghetti squash: oven (my preferred), crockpot, or instant pot. Spaghetti squash is such a versatile vegetable, since it can either be seasoned however you want, or mixed with any of your favorite pasta sauces.
Updated at: Wed, 11 Dec 2024 03:19:00 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
32
Low
Glycemic Load
3
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories38.4 kcal (2%)
Total Fat0.7 g (1%)
Carbs8.6 g (3%)
Sugars3.4 g (4%)
Protein0.8 g (2%)
Sodium131 mg (7%)
Fiber1.9 g (7%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Instructions
Crockpot
Step 1
Rinse squash, dry, prick with a fork, and cover and cook for 3-4 hours on low for a 4-5 pound squash. Be careful not to overcook, or it will be mush (been there before lol)
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Step 2
When the timer is up, take the squash out and cut it in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds, and fluff it with a fork into a bowl
Step 3
Mix with seasonings, and serve
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Oven
Step 4
Microwave squash for 5 minutes (stop halfway to flip over) to soften it up, to make it easier to cut
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Step 5
Cut in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds, and sprinkle the seasonings inside
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Step 6
Flip upside down, and bake for about 45 minutes at 400F on lined cookie sheet with aluminum foil
Step 7
Fluff with a fork when done onto a plate or into a bowl. Season to taste
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Instant Pot
Step 8
Cut spaghetti squash in half crosswise. Microwave to soften before if needed. Scoop out the seeds
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Step 9
Add ½-1 cup water to the base of the pot and place in the steamer grate. Place spaghetti squash on top of the grate. Set to sealing and pressure cook for 9 minutes on Vegetable Steam. Let pressure naturally release for 5 minutes before manually releasing. Cook in 2 batches if it doesn’t fit
Step 10
Scrape and fluff with a fork in a bowl, and season or serve with sauce
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