Oven MethodStep 1: Prep the EssentialsFirst, prep your oven to 375 degrees. Then, prep your squash by poking holes into it with a sharp knife. You will then want to place your whole squash on a rimmed baking sheet.
Step 2: Cooking InstructionsOnce you place your whole squash into the oven, cook for 45-60 minutes.Flip your squash halfway through to allow even cooking.
Step 3: Final StepsOnce removed from the oven, allow your squash to sit for about 20 minutes. Once cool enough to handle, cut your squash in half.Once cut, remove the seeds from the center and throw them away. Lastly, use a fork to remove the "pasta strands".Enjoy!
Instant Pot MethodStep 1: Prep the EssentialsFirst, place a cup of water into the stainless steel insert of your Instant Pot.Place the trivet on top. Next, poke holes into your spaghetti squash using a sharp knife. note: you can only fit a 2lb or 3lb spaghetti squash in a 6 quart model.
Step 2: Cooking InstructionsPlace your squash into the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 20-25 minutes.Next, release the pressure and check and see if your squash is cooked to how you would like it.
Microwave MethodStep 1: Prep Your SquashPrep your whole spaghetti squash by poking holes all around the squash using a sharp knife.
Step 2: Cooking InstructionsPlace your squash into the microwave and heat on high in 5 minute increments. Every 5 minutes, rotate your squash so the heating is even throughout. Cooking should take anywhere between 10-20 minutes, depending on how soft you would like your spaghetti squash to be, and depending on the size of your squash.
Notes
Expert Tips for How to Cook Whole Spaghetti Squash
Tip 1: If you want to avoid mushy noodles, Salt the spaghetti squash first to draw out moisture: Letting cut spaghetti squash sit with coarse salt on it for 15-20 minutes draws out a ton of moisture from inside the squash. Less moisture = less mushy noodles.
Tip 2: Don't over salt your squash. Watery baked spaghetti squash was typically salted too heavily before baking. Adding too much oil before roasting can also cause spaghetti squash to become soggy while baking, or your may have cooked your squash for too long.
Tip 3: If your squash is particularly small, check after 10 minutes just to ensure you don't overcook it. To check for doneness, flip one half of the spaghetti squash over and run a fork down the top edge of the squash.