If you like pasta and vegetables then you are going to love this Baked Spaghetti Squash. This vegetable is almost like a forgotten one. It kinda hangs out in the produce section of the grocery store along with the other forgotten squashes like Acorn and Butternut Squash.

I grew a bunch of these back in the Spring. They store really well in the pantry or in your root cellar.

How To Cut a Spaghetti Squash

Place the squash on a cutting board long ways. Carefully, cut down the middle with a knife. Separate the two sections. Grab a spoon and scrape out the seeds.

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How To Cook Spaghetti Squash

Drizzle olive oil over each squash section and add salt and pepper. Place the squash cut side down onto a parchment lined cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour.

Once your squash is done, remove it from the oven and flip both sides over. Using a fork, pull the squash towards you. It will resemble thin strands, like spaghetti. Now it’s ready to be enjoyed!

How To Serve

I like eating Spaghetti Squash with Authentic Italian Sunday Sauce. It’s perfect if you don’t feel like having pasta or I combine the two sometimes.

It is also great served as a side dish. Just drizzle maple syrup on top of the cooked squash, sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top. Broil for five minutes in the oven. So delicious!

Here’s some more ideas:

Creamy Parmesan Chicken with Bacon

Bourbon Brined Smoked Turkey

Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon

Simple Cottage Pie