# Cooking a Spaghetti Squash in the Microwave

- Link: https://lifeandwork.blog/cooking-a-spaghetti-squash-in-the-microwave/
- Published: 2026-09-28T20:19:55-05:00
- Author: Bert Swope

Cooking spaghetti squash in the microwave is a quick and easy way to add spaghetti
squash to your dinner table.  Weeknights or when pressed for time, I frequently 
use this method to cook spaghetti squash.  So much so that I have a special dish
I reserve for just this purpose.

## Equipment

 * A fork
 * A Large microwave-safe baking dish
 * A microwave
 * A Sharp, heavy chef’s knife or cleaver
 * A spoon

## Ingredients

 * 1 whole medium spaghetti squash
 * water

## Preparation Directions

 * With a sharp, heavy chef’s knife or cleaver, cut off the top or bottom of the
   squash. so that the spaghetti squash will stand flat and secure on your cutting
   board.
 *  Slice the squash in half lengthwise.
 * Use a tablespoon to scrape out the spaghetti squash seeds.
 * Place squash cut-sides-down in a microwave-safe baking dish.
 * Fill the microwave-safe baking dish with about 1 inch of water.
 * Microwave on high for about 12 minutes, or until you can easily pierce the squash
   with a fork.
 * Cooking time depends on the squash size and microwave power, so if you cook smaller
   spaghetti squash and a powerful microwave, your squash may cook sooner. If you
   cook larger spaghetti squash and have a lower-power microwave, cooking may take
   a little longer.
 * Let cool for about 15 minutes, or until squash is cool enough to handle.
 * With a fork, scrape out the spaghetti-like strands and prepare as desired.

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