Recipe

Easy Spaghetti Squash You Can Make in the Microwave

By Paige Marie Rodgers at American University

With one squash, a little water, and a microwave you can master this easy spaghetti squash recipe right in your dorm room.

Pair it with tomato sauce, pesto, or literally anything, and you’ve got yourself a healthy yet super satisfying pasta-like meal.

Spaghetti Squash

  • Prep Time: 4 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Servings: 2
  • Easy
Ingredients
  • 1 spaghetti squash
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 inch water
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Photo by Paige Marie Rodgers

Step 1

Slice the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Remove seeds with a spoon. Add butter, salt and pepper to the inside of the squash.

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Step 2

Place in a bowl filled with 1 inch of water. Microwave for 12 minutes.

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Step 3

Scrape out the spaghetti strands out of the squash. Enjoy!

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