Here are several simple ways to make spaghetti squash at home, no matter your kitchen setup.
The internet loves spaghetti squash, and for good reason.
Learning how to cook spaghetti squash can provide a healthier option for pasta lovers.
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Here’s how to prepare your squash for cooking.
(Keep in mind that some cooking methods require you to keep the squash whole.)
The process takes almost an hour, though, so keep that in mind when you’re planning dinner.
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Plus, it only takes 20 minutes to cook a whole squash!
This process will make it much easier (and safer!)
to slice your squash in half, since the skin and interior will soften as it boils.
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Over medium heat, sauteing the strands will take a minute or two max.
The point isnt to cook them any further.
Here’s how to just give them a little life.
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Next, take a fork and fluff the interior, scraping the flesh from the skin.
If the squash separates easily into strands, its ready to eat.
With a little experimentation, youll find a happy medium.
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After baking the spaghetti squash, simply scoop out the flesh.
For dishes that require diced squash, however, you may decide to peel it first.
Depending on how you cook the squash, you could season it before or after cooking.
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