Learn how to make fork tender roasted spaghetti squash in the oven (+ how long) with just olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic (without overcooking it!).

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How to Make Baked Spaghetti Squash

If you’re wondering how long you need to roast fork tender spaghetti squash, you should have the spaghetti squash in your oven for at least 45 minutes (otherwise it will be undercooked).

  1. Prep the Spaghetti Squash. Cut the spaghetti squash in half, scoop out seeds, and drizzle with olive oil. Add the rest of the seasonings.
    spaghetti squashhow to prep the spaghetti squash before baking
  2. Bake Until Fork Tender. Place cut-side up on a baking sheet and bake at 375°F for 45–55 minutes until fork tender.
  3. Wait and Enjoy. Let cool slightly, then use a fork to scrape squash into spaghetti-like strands. Serve warm.

Make-Ahead and Freezing Instructions

To Make-Ahead: Bake the spaghetti squash, scrape into strands, and let cool. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days before reheating.

To Freeze: Portion cooled squash strands into freezer-safe bags or containers. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat before serving.

Baked Spaghetti Squash

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Roasted Baked Spaghetti Squash

Learn how to make fork tender roasted spaghetti squash in the oven (+ how long) with just olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic (without overcooking it!).
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 3

Ingredients 

  • 1 spaghetti squash
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, sliced or minced
  • sea salt and fresh ground black pepper

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375ºF.
  • Cut the spaghetti squash in half, lengthwise.
  • Scoop out the seeds and ribbing.
  • Drizzle the inside of the squash with olive oil.
  • Sprinkle with sliced or minced garlic.
  • Season with sea salt and black pepper.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45-55 minutes or until fork tender.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 15-20 minutes.
  • Use a fork to scrape out the squash meat from each half.

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 55mgPotassium: 356mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 386IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Emma Kelly

Hey, i’m Emma (and this is my cat ‘Chonk’😂). I am the author of the Refrigerator Cookbook and love gardening, pickling (of course), baking (mostly desserts and bread), and cooking (of all kinds). Thanks for stopping by! Make sure to follow me on Pinterest for more easy, seasonal recipes, and learn more about me here (as well as take a peek inside my kitchen!).

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