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How to Cook Spaghetti Squash in the Microwave
Wondering how to cook spaghetti squash in the microwave?
Then this recipe is for you! Try a faster, mess-free method to cook spaghetti squash!
Prep Time
5
minutes
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Cook Time
20
minutes
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Total Time
25
minutes
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Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
easy spaghetti squash recipe, how to cook spaghetti squash
Servings:
2
Author:
Katerina | Diethood
Ingredients
2
pound
spaghetti squash
water
glass baking dish
Instructions
Wash the outside of the squash, then slice it lengthwise and scrape out the seeds.
Next, place the squash face down in a 9x13 glass baking dish.
Fill the dish with about an inch of water.
Microwave the squash on HIGH for 15 minutes; check to see if the squash is soft enough.
If not thoroughly cooked, microwave for 5 more minutes.
Carefully remove squash from microwave and let stand few minutes.
Take a fork and peel the spaghetti strands.
Notes
Use spaghetti squash in your favorite squash recipes, or serve it with your favorite pasta sauce and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Calories:
100
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
22
g
|
Protein:
2
g
|
Fat:
2
g
|
Saturated Fat:
0.4
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.1
g
|
Sodium:
55
mg
|
Potassium:
348
mg
|
Fiber:
5
g
|
Sugar:
9
g
|
Vitamin A:
386
IU
|
Vitamin C:
7
mg
|
Calcium:
74
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg