Things You'll Need
Cutting board
Knife
Spoon
Large saucepan or stock pot
Kitchen timer
Fork
Kitchen tongs
Sauce, cheese and other condiments
Spaghetti squash is a light yellow, football-shape vegetable that gets its name from the appearance of the squash on the inside. The edible part of the squash looks like a pile of spaghetti strands. Spaghetti squash ranges in size, but can weigh up to 8 lbs., yielding approximately 10 cups of vegetable. Spaghetti squash can be cooked in the oven, in the microwave and on the stovetop. Boiling the squash takes little to no effort.
Step 1
Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise with a sharp knife. The skin can be tough to get through, so protect yourself and your kitchen counter by using a cutting board.
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Step 2
Scoop out the seeds with a spoon, trying not to detach any of the strands of the squash. Discard the seeds.
Step 3
Fill a large saucepan or stock pot with water. The pot should be large enough so that the whole squash can be submerged in the water.
Step 4
Bring the water to a rolling boil.
Step 5
Place both halves of the spaghetti squash, skin side up, into the pot. Return to a boil.
Step 6
Turn down the heat to medium so that the water does not overflow as it boils. Set a kitchen timer for 15 minutes.
Step 7
Check the spaghetti squash after 15 minutes by sticking a fork into the fleshy side. If the vegetable still seems tough, allow it to cook longer. A large squash may cook for as long as half an hour.
Step 8
Lift the squash out of the water when it is fully cooked. Let the food cool long enough so you can handle it without burning yourself. Then use a spoon to scrape out the edible part of the vegetable.
Step 9
Season as desired. Spaghetti squash is often served like pasta, with red sauce and cheese. Those with a sweeter palate may add honey, cinnamon and brown sugar instead of savory seasonings.
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