How to cook Roasted Spaghetti Squash in the Oven. Our favorite healthy low carb side dish with tips and tricks on for the best way cut spaghetti squash for long thin strands. Gluten-free, grain-free, Whole30, vegan, keto and paleo-friendly.
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Easy Baked Spaghetti Squash Recipe
Love this healthy veggie and want to learn how to cook spaghetti squash to make long thin strands? We make this Roasted Spaghetti Squash recipe a ton once squash season hits. It’s one of our favorite low carb vegetables that don’t need a ton of ingredients to make it taste delicious. And for those times we don’t feel like turning on the oven, we’ll make our Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash and Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash recipes instead.
What is Spaghetti Squash?
Spaghetti Squash is a yellow, oval shaped vegetable that is in season in the fall and winter months. When cooked, the inside of the squash can be shredded into long, thin strands. The texture is stringy like angel hair pasta and makes a delicious gluten free, paleo, Whole30, low carb keto substitute for regular pasta noodles.
How does roasted spaghetti squash taste?
Spaghetti squash has a very mild slightly sweet squash-like flavor when eaten on it’s own. It is much milder than other fall squashes like butternut squash, delicata squash and acorn squash.
Depending on how long you cook it, there is a slight crunch to them if you cook it al dente and softer and watery if you cook it longer. Because of its milder taste, it is super versatile and pairs well with almost any sauce or seasoning that you use on real spaghetti.
How to Cut Spaghetti Squash
Start by washing and drying a medium spaghetti squash.
Second, make sure you have a large, sharp food knife to slice the squash either in half vertically or horizontally into rings.
I find it much easier to cut the squash horizontally into rings. The squash cooks much quicker and the strands end up longer. If you’re not making a stuffed spaghetti squash recipe, then feel free to choose whichever method you like best.
Afraid of cutting spaghetti squash? Another option is to poke a few holes in it and stick it directly into an air fryer, microwave or the Instant Pot – this helps to soften the outer skin making it much easier to cut.
To make roasted spaghetti squash, you will need:
- 1 medium whole spaghetti squash
- Oil – we like to use avocado oil spray but extra-virgin olive oil works as well
- Salt & black pepper
Other seasonings that would be delicious:
- Garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, sage, Italian seasoning, cayenne pepper
How to Roast Spaghetti Squash
Whole:
- POKE HOLES: Use a small knife to poke several holes all around the spaghetti squash.
- BAKE SPAGHETTI SQUASH IN THE OVEN: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place whole squash on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 1 hour (flipping half way through).
- COOL: Allow the squash cool before cutting it open.
- SCOOP AND SHRED: Scoop out seeds and use a fork to shred into long spaghetti noodles.
Cut lengthwise:
- CUT YOUR SPAGHETTI SQUASH: Slice your spaghetti squash in half, lengthwise or into rings. Scoop out the seeds and drizzle with avocado oil or olive oil, salt and pepper.
- BAKE: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Place the squash cut side down on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for about 45 minutes.
- COOL: Remove from the oven and let cool for about 15 minutes.
- SHRED: Use a fork to shred into long spaghetti noodles”. Be sure to watch the video below to see how easy this is to make!
Storage
To store leftover roasted spaghetti squash, place in a sealed air tight container in your fridge for up to 4 days.
How to Freeze Spaghetti Squash
The great thing about roasted spaghetti squash is that you can freeze leftovers in a sealed air tight container for up to 3 months.
To reheat
Remove spaghetti squash from freezer and reheat spaghetti squash leftovers in the microwave for 2 minutes the air fry for 3-5 minutes or in bake in your oven or toaster oven until heated through.
How to serve spaghetti squash
Spaghetti squash noodles can be used in any recipe in place of pasta! We love serving ours with Instant Pot Lemon Chicken with Garlic, Meatballs with a side of Roasted Broccoli or Air Fried Brussels Sprouts.
More delicious winter squash and spaghetti squash recipes:
- Chicken Parmesan Spaghetti Squash
- Delicata Squash
- Maple Pecan Roasted Butternut Squash
- Roasted Butternut Squash
- Air Fryer Butternut Squash
How to cook Roasted Spaghetti Squash in the Oven. Our favorite healthy low carb side dish with tips and tricks on for the best way cut spaghetti squash for long thin strands. Gluten-free, grain-free, Whole30, vegan, keto and paleo-friendly.
- 1 large spaghetti squash
- avocado oil OR olive oil
- sea salt and pepper
- Use a small knife to poke several holes all around the spaghetti squash.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Place whole squash on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 1 hour (flipping half way through). Allow the squash cool before cutting it open. Scoop out seeds and use a fork to shred into long spaghetti noodles.
Slice your spaghetti squash in half, lengthwise or horizontally into rings. Scoop out the seeds and drizzle with avocado oil or olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Place the squash cut side down on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for about 45 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for about 15 minutes and then use a fork to shred into long spaghetti noodles”.
Recipe Video
Read the post on how to cook spaghetti squash in the air fryer, Instant Pot and microwave.
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