Description
Here are 3 methods that I commonly use for making spaghetti squash - oven (my preferred), crockpot, or instant pot. Spaghetti squash is such a versatile vegetable, since it can either be seasoned however you want, or mixed with any of your favorite pasta sauces, such as Simple Pasta Sauce, Healthier Clam Sauce, Lightened Extra Virgin Olive Oil Pesto, or Dutch Oven Bolognese Sauce.
Time
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
40 minutes
Total Time:
50 minutes
Cost
Total Cost:
Cost per Serving:
$0.79
Ingredients
Serving(s)
- 4 lb Spaghetti squash
Instructions
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- Prep
Rinse your spaghetti squash, pat it dry, and prick it with a fork. Microwave your spaghetti squash for 5 minutes, flipping halfway, to make it easier to cut in half if necessary - Slow Cooker
Cut in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds
Cover and cook for 3-4 hours on low for a 4-5 lb (1,816-2,270 g) spaghetti squash. Be careful not to overcook, or it will be mush (been there before lol) Fluff with a fork into a bowl, season, and serve - Oven
Cut in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, and sprinkle your seasonings inside
Roast cut side down for about 45 minutes at 400F on lined cookie sheet with parchment paper Fluff your spaghetti squash with a fork into a bowl. Season to taste
- Pressure Cooker
Cut your spaghetti squash in half crosswise, and scoop out the seeds Add ½-1 cup (120-240 g) water to the base of the pot and place in the steamer grate. Place the spaghetti squash on top of the grate
Set to sealing and pressure cook for 9 minutes on Vegetable Steam. Let pressure naturally release for 5 minutes before manually releasing. Cook in 2 batches if it doesn’t fit Fluff with a fork into a bowl, season, and serve
Nutrition Facts
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Total Fat: 1.3g (2%
2 % of Daily Value (78 g)
)
Saturated Fat: 0.3g (1%
1 % of Daily Value (20 g)
)
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g
Sodium: 39mg (2%
2 % of Daily Value (2300 mg)
)
Total Carbohydrate: 15.7g (6%
6 % of Daily Value (275 g)
)
Fiber: 3.4g (12%
12 % of Daily Value (28 g)
)
Net Carbs: 12.3g
Total Sugar: 6.3g
Protein: 1.5g (3%
3 % of Daily Value (50 g)
)
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Vitamin B12: 0.0mcg (0%
0 % of Daily Value (2.4 mcg)
)
Vitamin D: 0.0mcg (0%
0 % of Daily Value (20 mcg)
)
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Calcium: 52mg (4%
4 % of Daily Value (1300 mg)
)
Iron: 0.7mg (4%
4 % of Daily Value (18 mg)
)
Magnesium: 27mg (6%
6 % of Daily Value (420 mg)
)
Potassium: 245mg (5%
5 % of Daily Value (4700 mg)
)
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32.0
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5.0
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9.3
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