Place the squash cut sides down in a glass baking dish. It’s a little reminiscent of carving pumpkins. Remove the seeds using a metal spoon You want to scoop out the seeds and stringy membrane. There are some arguments that say you’ll get longer “strands” of squash if you cut it crosswise, but that doesn’t fit well in the microwave and I found it didn’t really make longer strands. If the stem end is going to be problematic, you can cut that off crosswise before cutting the squash in half. Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise.Ĭut the squash in half lengthwise. This makes it easier to cut through without hurting yourself. Microwave the whole spaghetti squash.įour minutes in the microwave will cook and therefore soften the hard exterior of the spaghetti squash. Yes, really.Ĭooking it just a tad in the microwave will make it way easier to cut in half. Poke holes in the outside of it because we’re going to put it in the microwave whole. Poke holes in the squash with a fork or knife. Wash the outside with vinegar and water to remove any bacteria that might enter the squash when you cut it. Pro Tip: Choose spaghetti squash that are hard, smooth, and pale yellow in color. Spaghetti squash aren’t super expensive, and your grocery store probably has them in abundance. How do you cook spaghetti squash in the microwave? It won’t taste like pasta or have exactly the same texture, but makes for a great low carb alternative. Spaghetti squash will of course taste a bit like squash! It has a bit of sweetness it as well like butternut squash. Yes, baby, that fun gadget that my parents bought as one of the first people on the block back in the 70s, it’s still good for a few things, namely reheating leftovers and cooking spaghetti squash! What Should Spaghetti Squash Taste Like? You can roast spaghetti squash in the oven or cook it in the instant pot, but I’ve found the easiest way to cook it is to microwave your spaghetti squash. All the same, I love it! I’ve even won over FishPapa and a few of the kids to enjoying the taste of the squash with a sausage bolognese and this Quick Meat Sauce.Ĭooking the spaghetti squash is not difficult it’s a great vegetable to add to your repertoire. I didn’t grow up eating squash of any kind, so it’s a relatively new thing for me. If you’ve never had spaghetti squash, it may seem a little weird at first. Spaghetti squash is golden yellow squash that can be cooked and then the inside flesh is pulled into threads resembling pasta. Spaghetti squash is easy to prep and reminiscent of spaghetti, though quite different, of course. Sometimes I make polenta for myself, but often I will microwave spaghetti squash as a low-carb alternative to both pasta and Italian grits. My people could eat noodles until the cows come home, but I like a little variety. I love to microwave spaghetti squash when I’m going to feed the family pasta.
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