Simple Spaghetti Squash

This recipe from damndelicious.net really is the easiest way to cook spaghetti squash.  And it’s such a healthy substitute to pasta – low in calories and fat!

Ingredients:

1 (2-3 pounds) spaghetti squash
2 Tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Procedure:

1. Preheat oven to 375° F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
2. Cut the squash in half lengthwise from stem to tail and scrape out the seeds.  (You can microwave the squash first for 2-5 minutes to make slicing easier).  Then drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
3. Place squash, cut-side down, onto the prepared baking dish. Place into oven and roast until tender, about 35-45 minutes.
4. Remove from oven and let rest until cool enough to handle.
5. Using a fork, scrape the flesh to create long strands.