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    Spaghetti squash 101

    Published: Nov 5, 2020 · Updated: Aug 27, 2021 by gohealthywithbea | This post may contain affiliate links | Leave a Comment

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    a graphic with 2 pictures of a spaghetti squash where one is raw and the other one cooked

    With this spaghetti squash 101, you will learn everything there is to know about this incredible squash!

    What is a spaghetti squash?

    Spaghetti squash is one of the varieties of winter squash.  It is delicious, healthy, and easy to make!

    As you can see on the picture below it is a long and large shaped yellow squash, that usually weighs between 2 to 4 pounds. Moreover, you can find it throughout autumn and winter seasons.

    a spaghetti squash on a wooden kitchen counter

    What does spaghetti squash taste like?

    The inside is made of tiny strands of squash that look like spaghetti. Well it looks like it but, don't get me wrong, it doesn't taste like it. It has a very mild flavor and it is quite watery, kind of like zucchini.

    How to clean spaghetti squash?

    To clean a spaghetti squash, use a soft brush to scrub it under plain cold running water.

    How to cook it in the oven?

    Roasting spaghetti squash is my favorite cooking method. This method is, in my opinion, the easiest one and it requires almost no prep time. The benefit of cooking your spaghetti squash in the oven is that it gives an incredibly delicious tasting with a slight caramel flavor. But the con is that it takes a long time to cook. Well, I don't really care about that, as I can do something else in the meantime. 😉

    Preheat oven to 360°F (180°C)

    Rince out the spaghetti squash under cold water

    Cut off the top end (see on the picture below)

    spaghetti squash with the top cut off on a wooden board

    Using a very sharp knife cut the squash in two halves. Well, this is the hardest part. The skin is extremely hard when the squash is uncooked. So choose your best knife and use a large cutting board.

    spaghetti squash cut in 2 halves

    Remove the seeds using a spoon (as shown on the picture below).

    a spoon removing the seeds of the squash
    the 2 spaghetti squash halves seeds removed

    Place the squash halves cut side down (as seen on the fourth picture) on a baking tray.

    the 2 squash halves on a baking tray cut side down

    Bake for 40 minutes or until squash is tender. To check if the squash is cooked, prick a knife into it through the skin : it should be soft.

    How to eat it?

    Once the spaghetti squash is cooked, using a fork, scrape the flesh, to reveal the spaghetti texture.

    a fork scrapping the flesh of the squash

    Then, you can eat the spaghetti squash with a dash of extra virgin olive oil and a little bit of salt as a side dish.

    Or you can check out my Stuffed spaghetti squash (gluten-free) recipe: it's delicious and tastes like indulging food when it's, in fact, very healthy.

    a fork taking a serving of a stuffed spaghetti squash

    I hope this spaghetti squash 101 post has been helpful for you. If so, do not hesitate to share it!

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