How to Cook Spaghetti Squash in the Microwave

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

Discover how easy and fast it is to cook spaghetti squash in the microwave with this recipe.

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Wash the spaghetti squash with warm soapy water and dry it with a clean kitchen towel.
On a flat surface, carefully slice it lengthwise. With a spoon, scrape the seeds out and discard. Pierce the skin of the squash with a sharp knife –this helps the heat go through the squash layers.
Place one-half of the squash into a microwaveable-safe dish that is a few inches deep. Then, top it with the other half. Fill the bottom of the dish with water, about half an inch.

Microwave the spaghetti squash for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the skin is soft and you can poke it with a fork with little resistance. Opening the microwave at the 10-minute mark to let some of the steam out and carefully swap the positions of the spaghetti squash. Remove from the microwave.

When ready to serve, remove the squash from the dish onto a cutting board, and with a fork, separate the squash shreds from the skin and transfer them onto a plate. Top it with your favorite sauces or use it in a recipe.