Easy Microwave Spaghetti Squash Recipe

Name: Easy Microwave Spaghetti Squash Recipe
Total time: 20 mins
Ingredients: 1 (3 pound) spaghetti squash; 1 cup water, or as needed

Microwaving spaghetti squash is a significantly faster and easier cooking method compared to oven roasting. Enjoy the tender squash with your preferred toppings, or keep it simple with butter and salt. For longer strands, slice the squash crosswise rather than lengthwise to enhance the texture.

Total time20 mins
Prep time5 mins
Cook time15 mins
Yield4

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Servings

Ingredients

1 (3 pound) spaghetti squash
1 cup water, or as needed

Instructions

Carefully cut the stem end off the spaghetti squash. Using a knife, poke a few small slits in the squash along the intended cutting line.
Carefully cut through the slits to halve the squash. Scoop out all seeds and pulp from both halves.
Place the squash halves in a 9x13-inch microwave-safe dish, cut-side down. Add water to the dish, ensuring it reaches a depth of at least 1/2 inch.
Microwave on high power until the skin softens and can be easily pierced with a fork, approximately 12 to 15 minutes. If your microwave dish is too large to rotate, disable the turntable and manually rotate the dish halfway through the cooking time.

Nutrition

Calories: 106 kcal
Fat Content: 2 g
Sodium Content: 60 mg
Protein Content: 2 g
Carbohydrate Content: 24 g
Saturated Fat Content: 0 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g