Microwave Spaghetti Squash Recipes

Steps:

• Carefully cut stem end off the spaghetti squash. Poke a few small slits in the squash in a dotted line where you plan to slice the squash. Carefully cut between the slits until the squash is cut in half. Scoop out seeds and pulp.
• Place squash in a 9x13-inch microwave-safe dish, cut-side down. Pour water into the dish so it is at least 1/2 inch deep.
• Microwave on high power until skin is soft and can be pierced with a fork, 12 to 15 minutes. If dish is too big to rotate, turn off the turntable and rotate dish halfway through.

Steps:

• Slice the spaghetti squash in half. If you're having difficult, poke some holes with a knife, then microwave for 5 minutes.
• Scoop out the seeds and innards with a spoon, then rub oil, salt, and pepper all over the surface.
• Microwave for about 10-15 minutes until the squash is tender and pulls away from the skin easily.
• Using a fork, shred the squash into noodle-like strands.
• Microwave the meatballs with the pasta sauce, covered, for about 2 minutes or until the meatballs are fully heated through.
• Spoon the meatballs and sauce on top of each spaghetti squash half, garnish with the Parmesan and parsley.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove seeds and hair-like fibers.
• Divide butter between the halves and season very generously.
• Wrap loosely in plastic wrap that has been pierced and place in microwave.
• Microwave for 25 minutes.
• Remove from oven, scoop out squash and place in bowl.
• Add more butter, if you like, and serve.

Steps:

• Wash the squash.
• Poke holes in the top and sides with a tined fork. About 6 times.
• Set microwave on 70% power. Cook 15 minutes.
• Moisture and steam will seep from the vent holes.
• The skin should start to be soft and pliable.
• Note of Caution: I was just notified that a squash exploded when it was cooked on high power. Since this recipe was written and I have no way of knowing the wattage of each microwave, DO NOT COOK ON HIGH POWER. continue to cook at 5 minute intervals at 70% power. The skin should be very soft and pliable.
• The whole squash should be soft and pliable.
• If not, cook a few minutes more.
• Take out of microwave, let set for a few minutes. THIS STEP IS VERY IMPORTANT.
• On cutting board, cut in half. Clean out the seeds.Clean out all of the flesh. Add the salt and butter. All of the flesh is considered to be spaghetti strands in Spaghetti squash.
• Ready for both types of squash to be baked, mashed or served. Ready to add more butter, sauces, sour cream, pasta sauces or garlic and onion, or brown sugar for hubbard squash. The kids love to scrape the squash and pop a few strands in their mouths in the process.

Steps:

• Pierce squash with a fork. Place on paper towel in microwave; cook on high for 3-1/2 minutes per pound or until squash is soft. Let stand 5-10 minutes. Cut in half; remove seeds and scoop out pulp. Set aside. In a 2-qt. casserole, toss red pepper, onion, garlic and olive oil. Cover and microwave on high for 1-1/4 minutes or until slightly soft. Add tomato, zucchini, mushrooms, vinegar, tarragon, salt and pepper. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Toss with squash and serve immediately.