AuthorGarden KitchenCategory, , , , , DifficultyBeginner
Yields12 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time50 minsTotal Time1 hr
 1 large spaghetti squash or 2 small spaghetti squashes
 1 tablespoon oil
  salt and pepper, to taste
1

Wash hands with warm water and soap. Wash produce well.

2

Preheat oven to 400°F.

3

Line a large rimmed baking sheet or baking dish with parchment paper or foil.

4

Carefully cut spaghetti squash lengthwise using a sharp knife.

5

Use an ice cream scoop (or spoon) to scrape out the seeds and most of the stringy parts.

6

Brush the interior with oil and sprinkle with a little salt and pepper.

7

Place cut-side down on baking sheet.

8

Roast for 45 minutes, or until a knife easily pierces the skin and flesh.

9

Once slightly cool, flip squash flesh-side up and use a fork to scrape out the strings.

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Ingredients

 1 large spaghetti squash or 2 small spaghetti squashes
 1 tablespoon oil
  salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1

Wash hands with warm water and soap. Wash produce well.

2

Preheat oven to 400°F.

3

Line a large rimmed baking sheet or baking dish with parchment paper or foil.

4

Carefully cut spaghetti squash lengthwise using a sharp knife.

5

Use an ice cream scoop (or spoon) to scrape out the seeds and most of the stringy parts.

6

Brush the interior with oil and sprinkle with a little salt and pepper.

7

Place cut-side down on baking sheet.

8

Roast for 45 minutes, or until a knife easily pierces the skin and flesh.

9

Once slightly cool, flip squash flesh-side up and use a fork to scrape out the strings.

Notes

Spaghetti Squash