How to Cook
Spathetti Squash
- Bake It -- Pierce the whole shell several times with a large fork or
skewer and place in baking dish. Cook squash in preheated 375°F oven
approximately 1 hour or until flesh is tender.
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Boil It -- Heat a pot of water large enough to hold the whole squash. When
the water is boiling, drop in the squash and cook for 20 to 30 minutes,
depending on its size. When a fork goes easily into the flesh, the squash is
done.
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Microwave It -- Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove seeds. Place squash
cut sides up in a microwave dish with 1/4 cup water. Cover with plastic wrap
and cook on high for 10 to 12 minutes, depending on size of squash. Add more
cooking time if necessary. Let stand covered, for 5 minutes. With fork
"comb" out the strands.
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Slow Cooker or Crock-Pot - Choose a smaller spaghetti squash (unless you
have an extra large slow cooker) so that it will fit. Add 2 cups of water to
slow cooker. Pierce the whole shell several times with a large fork or
skewer, add to Crock Pot, cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours.
Directions
Once the squash is cooked, let it cool for 10 to 20 minutes so it will be
easier to handle, before cutting in half (if it wasn't already) and removing
the seeds. Pull a fork lengthwise through the flesh to separate it into long
strands. You can do these steps ahead of time, then prepare any of the
spaghetti squash recipes whenever the mood strikes.
