How To Cook Spaghetti Squash Video

January is all about healthy and mindful eating. That’s why our Best Salad Recipes roundup went viral as soon as I put it up. Recipes like Overnight Oats and of course spaghetti squash are quite popular right now as we are all recovering from all that holiday joy. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

Spaghetti Squash Video Tutorial

Watch this quick video and learn how to cook spaghetti squash. The hardest part is cutting the spaghetti squash in half because it has a firm skin so take your time with that but otherwise, this recipe is easy.

What is Spaghetti Squash?

Spaghetti squash is pale yellow winter squash. It gets its name from its unusual appearance and stringy texture. Spaghetti squash looks like Spaghetti pasta once it’s cooked and scraped out of its shell.

Ingredients

Sometimes the simplest recipes are truly the best. All you need for a Roasted Spaghetti Squash is:

Spaghetti Squash (1 1/2 to 3 lbs) – get whatever size is available and roast according to the chart below. Olive oil – use extra virgin for depth of flavor. I drizzle with extra virgin olive oil before roasting and add more to serve. Salt and pepper – we use fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper for max flavor. Add the salt to taste and depending on how you plan to serve the squash.

How to Cook Spaghetti Squash

Spaghetti Squash Baking Chart

Every grocery store seems to carry a different size of spaghetti squash and there is a huge size range. Get whatever is available, weigh with a kitchen scale, and bake at 400˚F according to this chart. Always check for tenderness to determine doneness. You can always continue baking if you want it more tender.

1 1/2 lb squash: 35 to 40 minutes2 lb squash: 40 to 45 minutes2 1/2 lbs squash: 45 to 50 minutes3 lb squash: 50 to 55 minutes.

How to Serve Spaghetti Squash

You can use this squash in any recipe that calls for spaghetti squash, but if you want to enjoy it as is, here is our favorite way to enjoy a freshly roasted spaghetti squash right out of the shell.

Common Questions

Make-Ahead

Refrigerator Storage: You can roast your spaghetti squash ahead. Fluff the squash and cool to room temperature then cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and reheat before serving. To Freeze: If freezing spaghetti squash, it’s better to cook them just to ‘al-dente’. Let cooked and fluffed squash cool to room temperature then transfer to a freezer-safe zip bag. Remove as much excess air as you can for max freshness and to prevent freezer burn. Store in the freezer for 2 to 3 months. Thaw and reheat before serving.