The Super Fast and Easy Way To Cook Keto Spaghetti Squash
I have a super fast and easy way to cook Keto spaghetti squash! Bonus, spaghetti squash is also gluten free! You’ll be able to make several low carb quick meals with this technique.
Ingredients for Keto Spaghetti Squash
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 1/2 cup water
Keto Spaghetti Squash Video
Instructions for Keto Spaghetti Squash
Start by cutting your spaghetti squash in half, and scoop out the seeds and center of the squash.
Place your spaghetti squash in an Instant Pot with 1/2 cup water.
If you do not have an Instant Pot, I will share other ways you can cook your squash following this tutorial.
Cook your spaghetti squash on manual for 12 minutes.
Test your squash to see if it’s done by sticking it with a fork. It will go in nice and easy if it’s cooked, and if it is too firm turn it back on for a few more minutes.
Scoop out the spaghetti squash in solid chunks, or by scraping with a fork to create a more noodle-like texture.
How do you cook spaghetti in the microwave?
- Cut the squash in 1/2
- Clean out the center of the squash and discard
- Place both halves of the squash in a casserole dish with 1/2 cup water and place the lid on.
- Cook for 15 minutes
- Remove and check with a fork. If the fork goes in and comes out easily the squash is finished. If it is still hard, put the lid back on and cook for a few more minutes at a time until it is finished.
How do You Cook A spaghetti Squash in a Slow Cooker?
- Cut the squash in 1/2
- Clean out the center of the squash and discard
- Place both halves of the squash the slowcooker with 1/2 cup water and place the lid on.
- Cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours.
- Remove and check with a fork. If the fork goes in and comes out easily the squash is finished. If it is still hard, put the lid back on and cook for a few more minutes at a time until it is finished.
How do you cook a spaghetti squash in the oven
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees.
- Cut the squash in 1/2
- Clean out the center of the squash and discard
- Place both halves of the squash in a casserole dish or bakingdish with 1/2 cup water and place the lid on.
- Cook for 1 hour
- Remove and check with a fork. If the fork goes in and comes out easily the squash is finished. If it is still hard, put the lid back on and cook for a few more minutes at a time until it is finished.
How do you know when Spaghetti squash is done baking?
Remove and check with a fork. If the fork goes in and comes out easily the squash is finished. If it is still hard, put the lid back on and cook for a few more minutes at a time until it is finished.
How to use spaghetti squash
- Make spaghetti squash lasagna by layering the squash (in place of pasta) with your favorite marinara sauce or alfredo sauce. Add mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese or the cheese of your choice.
- Make spaghetti squash casserole and add any other vegetables of your choice. You could also add chicken or ground beef. Flavor with salt, pepper, garlic or your favorite seasoning.
I love the taste of spaghetti squash. I love to place it on a baking sheet (or in a baking dish with a little water in the bottom), drizzle it with a little olive oil or melt butter, and sprinkle it with a little seasoning. Once it’s done baking, I like to use a fork to pull out the flesh and it creates the little strands.
The Super Fast and Easy Way To Cook Keto Spaghetti Squash Video
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The Super Fast and Easy Way To Cook Keto Spaghetti Squash
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Start by cutting your spaghetti squash in half, and scoop out the seeds and center of the squash.
- Place your spaghetti squash in an Instant Pot with 1/2 cup water.
- Cook your spaghetti squash on manual for 12 minutes.
- Test your squash to see if it’s done by sticking it with a fork. It will go in nice and easy if it’s cooked, and if it is too firm turn it back on for a few more minutes.
- Scoop out the spaghetti squash in solid chunks, or by scraping with a fork to create a more noodle-like texture.
Video
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Yummm – that sounds great! And good to have an easy Keto recipe. Thanks for the tips, and sending lots of love to you and your mom! Take care my friend!