The easiest way to cook spaghetti squash is to bake it whole. You’ll get tasty squash “spaghetti” every time!
😍 Carbs in squash spaghetti – 5g net carbs per cup
🎥 Watch this video on how to bake spaghetti squash
😋 Why you’ll love this recipe
Spaghetti squash is a low-carb, vegan, and gluten-free alternative to spaghetti. But, it can be a pain to prep. This foolproof hack saves you time by letting you skip the fuss of cutting into hard, raw squash and scraping out seeds. This step is much easier after the squash is cooked.
Bạn đang xem: Easy baked spaghetti squash
This method also makes it easy to cook a large squash that won’t fit into a normal pot, Instant pot or air fryer. You can even bake several squashes in the oven at the same time.
🛒Ingredients
All you need is spaghetti squash.
👩🏻🍳 Instructions
Follow these simple instructions to learn how to bake spaghetti squash in an oven.
⏲ How long does it take to bake spaghetti squash?
It depends on the size of the squash as sizes may vary. Normally, squash takes about 30-45 minutes to bake, but because we are starting in a cold oven add 15 minutes to the total cook time. After an hour, check to see if the squash is done. If the squash doesn’t easily pierce with a fork, bake 15 minutes more.
🍝 How to cut a spaghetti squash
Xem thêm : Using Black Light to Detect Bed Bugs: What You Need to Know
Cutting spaghetti squash is easier after it’s cooked.
To get long “spaghetti” noodles:
🛶 To get stuffed spaghetti squash “boats”
🍃Seasoning ideas
- 🧂 Salt and pepper
- 🧈 Butter
- 🍅 Tomato sauce
- 🧀 Parmesan cheese
- 🌶 Red pepper flakes
- 🧄 Garlic
- 🍃 Fresh herbs like basil and oregano
All of the above. 👆🏼
🛎 How to serve
You can serve hot spaghetti squash “noodles” with any of your favorite pasta sauces and toppings, just like pasta. Try spaghetti squash cacio e pepe with salt, pepper, butter and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. There’s also delicious spaghetti squash caprese topped with fresh basil, mozzarella cheese and tomatoes.
If you want to make stuffed spaghetti squash, cut it lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, and fill it with your favorite toppings like keto meatballs.
🔪 Equipment you’ll need
You just need a baking sheet, a knife, cutting board, a spoon to scoop out the seeds and a couple of forks to shred the strands.
🐿 How to store
Xem thêm : DOUBLE ACTION HANDY PACK 12’s
Prior to cooking, store spaghetti squash in a cool, dark place like a cellar, pantry or veggie bin in the fridge. Uncut spaghetti squash should last between two and three months.
Once you’ve cooked your squash, be sure to store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will last up to a week.
❄️ How to freeze
Cooked spaghetti squash can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for 10-12 months.
📅 How to make ahead
This is a great vegetable to make ahead of time for weekly meal prep.
After baking, let it cool, then store in the fridge whole for up to a week. Leave the skin on so that it holds its shape. When ready to serve, plate it up and reheat it in the microwave.
💭 Top tips
Leave the skin on until plating so that the spaghetti squash noodles hold their shape.
🧐 Frequently asked questions
More spaghetti squash recipes
- Air fryer spaghetti squash
- Instant pot spaghetti squash
Nguồn: https://blogtinhoc.edu.vn
Danh mục: Info
