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Close-up of baked spaghetti squash on a light grey ceramic plate.

Baked Spaghetti Squash: Easy Way To Cook Spaghetti Squash In Oven

This simple recipe guides you through roasting spaghetti squash in the oven for a healthy, delicious meal with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Spaghetti squash
  • 1 medium Spaghetti squash (4-6 pounds)
  • Sea salt to taste Sea salt
  • 2 tsp Olive oil (for the cut-in-half method only)
  • 1/4 tsp Sea salt (plus more to taste)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).
  2. If roasting whole, pierce squash and roast 30-45 minutes until tender.
  3. For cut-in-half method, slice squash, remove seeds, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and roast 25-30 minutes.
  4. Let cool slightly, then shred strands with a fork and serve with sauce or additional salt.

Notes

Use a fork to easily release the spaghetti-like strands after roasting.