Simple Baked Spaghetti Squash

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Cut squash in half lengthwise, discarding seeds. Place squash halves, cut sides down, in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish; add water to dish to a depth of 1/2 inch. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until squash is tender when pierced with a fork.
3. 3
   Remove squash from dish, and cool. Scrape inside of squash with a fork to remove spaghettilike strands.
4. 4
   Microwave Squash:
5. 5
   Make sure that your baking dish will fit into the microwave before adding the squash and water.
6. 6
   Cut squash in half lengthwise, discarding seeds. Place squash halves, cut sides down, in a baking dish; add 1/4 cup water to dish. Cover with heavy-duty plastic wrap; vent. Microwave at HIGH 15 minutes (or about 5 minutes per pound) until squash is tender when pierced with a fork.