How to Microwave Spaghetti Squash
This step-by-step guide tells you how to microwave spaghetti squash, how to tell when it's fully cooked, and how to scoop out the seeds.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 5 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- Spaghetti squash
- Water
Instructions
- 1
Carefully cut the squash in half lengthwise with a large chef’s knife. Break it apart at the stem.
- 2
Open the squash and scoop out the seeds and pulp.
- 3
Place the squash halves, cut side down, in a large microwave safe casserole dish. (I used a 9 by 13-inch pyrex lasagna dish.) Pour 1 cup tap water over the squash.
- 4
Layer parchment or wax paper over the squash. Then cover with plastic wrap.
- 5
Microwave the squash until it is done. To be safe, microwave the squash in 5-minute intervals (smaller squash will cook faster, while larger squash might need up to 15+ minutes). If you can’t tell if your squash is done, see my notes in the post above for tips on testing the doneness of the squash.