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Microwave Spaghetti Squash
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Microwave Spaghetti Squash

Are you looking for the fastest way to cook spaghetti squash? Then let me introduce you to simple microwave spaghetti squash.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time23 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Microwave
Servings: 4
Calories: 99kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.8 kg Whole Spaghetti Squash
  • Salt & Pepper

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Instructions

  • Using a fork, fork the whole spaghetti squash so that it can breathe during the cooking process.
    How To Cook Spaghetti Squash In The Microwave?
  • Place the whole spaghetti squash in the microwave and cook for 8 minutes.
    How To Cook Spaghetti Squash In The Microwave?
  • Remove the spaghetti squash and slice it in half lengthways like you do with a melon.
    How To Cook Spaghetti Squash In The Microwave?
  • Then using a spoon remove all the seeds and put to one side.
    How To Cook Spaghetti Squash In The Microwave?
  • Add warm water from the tap to a quiche dish and then place one of your halves flesh side down into the water. Then place the quiche dish into the microwave and microwave for a further 10 minutes. Rinse and repeat for the other half of the squash.
    How To Cook Spaghetti Squash In The Microwave?
  • Then remove from the quiche dish and place the spaghetti squash on a clean worktop and complete the process of forking the spaghetti squash until you have a huge dish of spaghetti squash. Then season before serving.
    How To Cook Spaghetti Squash In The Microwave?

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Notes

Optional – I love my spaghetti squash with frozen meatballs. If you have an instant pot, do check out our instant pot frozen meatballs.
Fork – I highly recommend the fork method on the skin as it helps it breathe and cook evenly during the cooking process.
Thanks for reading spaghetti squash in the microwave on Recipe This. We have many more microwave recipes for you to check out next. Though if you would like more delicious ideas with winter squash, do check out our air fryer butternut squash cubes.

Nutrition

Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 345mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 383IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1mg
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