How to prepare Spaghetti Squash
(from peachyJane’s recipe box)
This isn’t a recipe, just a way to prepare the squash for any recipe you may desire.
Source: A hand-me-down by word of mouth!
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Categories: Side Dish, Veggies
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash (buy bright yellow and dark, not a pale color)
Directions
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For easier slicing in half, pierce with a fork and microwave 30 seconds to 1 minute.
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Cut lengthwise.
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Place cut side down in casserole dish.
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Add 3/4 inches of water.
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Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes, until skin is pliable.
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Remove seeds then scrape with a fork to remove the squash strands.
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Chill until ready to use in a recipe.
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OR, simply remove seeds and chill without shredding the squash. Simply wait until you are ready to use in a recipe. Cover the cut halves in clear wrap to refrigerate.