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How to Cook Spaghetti Squash! It is a delicious, healthy alternative to pasta and low calorie too!

How To Cook Spaghetti Squash

This is such a simple recipe for cooking spaghetti squash! Use it as a healthy and low calorie alternative to pasta.
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Prep Time :5 minutes
Cook Time :45 minutes
Total Time :50 minutes
Servings :6
Calories :50
Course :Side Dish, vegetable

Ingredients

  • 1 large spaghetti squash halved lengthwise,seeds removed
  • olive oil cooking spray
  • salt and pepper

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Coat an oven proof pan with olive oil or vegetable oil spray.
  • Sprinkle both halves of the squash with salt and pepper. Spritz each half with olive oil spray.
  • Place squash cut side down on the pan. Bake for 45 - 60 minutes or until the squash feels soft when squeezed.
  • Remove pan from the oven, allow the squash to cool slightly before handling. Using a fork, scrape the squash from the skin to loosen and remove strands.

Chef Tips

Vegetable cooking spray can be substituted for the olive oil spray.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
How To Cook Spaghetti Squash
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
50
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.92
g
1
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.19
g
1
%
Sodium
 
27.36
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
173.81
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
11.12
g
4
%
Fiber
 
2.41
g
10
%
Sugar
 
4.44
g
5
%
Protein
 
1.03
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
193.12
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
 
3.38
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
37.02
mg
4
%
Iron
 
0.5
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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