Microwave Spaghetti Squash PT35M https://img1.recipesrun.com/201907/2019/1021/1a/1/603154/300x200x90.jpg This fantastic recipe for Microwave Spaghetti Squash is easy enough for weeknights, but impressive enough for Thanksgiving dinner and holiday suppers! With a great microwave technique that cuts down on cooking time, and only 5 simple ingredients (plus those freebies, salt and pepper), this easy side dish recipe is a total snap to pull together – yet surprisingly, satisfyingly delicious! 4 servings Ingredients: 2 tbsp. minced fresh sage 2 tbsp. butter (sweet, salted) 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 1/4 tsp. black pepper, divided 1 1/4 tsp. coarse kosher salt, divided 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 3-pound spaghetti squash

Microwave Spaghetti Squash

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( By Jennifer )

This fantastic recipe for Microwave Spaghetti Squash is easy enough for weeknights, but impressive enough for Thanksgiving dinner and holiday suppers! With a great microwave technique that cuts down on cooking time, and only 5 simple ingredients (plus those freebies, salt and pepper), this easy side dish recipe is a total snap to pull together – yet surprisingly, satisfyingly delicious!

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 4 servings
Prep Time 15 Mins
Cook Time 20 Mins
Total Time 35 Mins

02 Ingredients

- 2 tbsp. minced fresh sage
- 2 tbsp. butter (sweet, salted)
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper, divided
- 1 1/4 tsp. coarse kosher salt, divided
- 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 3-pound spaghetti squash

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03 Method

Step 1

With a large, sharp knife, carefully split the squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes with a spoon. Brush the flesh of each squash half evenly with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, then sprinkle each half with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/16 teaspoon of black pepper.
Step 2

Place squash, skin side up, in a 9x13 baking dish. Microwave on full power for 15-20 minutes, until the tops give slightly under pressure when gently pressed (checking for doneness every couple of minutes at the end of cooking time.)
Step 3

Let sit about 10 minutes until cool enough to handle (or handle with oven mitts), and then use a fork to shred the squash into a large serving bowl. (If your squash is a bit overcooked and a little watery, you can place it in a colander for a few minutes to drain before using a slotted spoon to transfer it to the bowl.
Step 4

Meanwhile, while the squash is cooking, toast walnuts in a small skillet over medium-low heat, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Remove from heat as soon as the walnuts smell fragrant or begin to lightly brown. Set walnuts aside and carefully wipe out skillet.
Step 5

In the same skillet, over medium-low heat, melt butter and cook, gently swirling the pan or stirring occasionally, until the butter has foamed and begun to turn a light golden brown. (This will take about 3-4 minutes, varying greatly depending on how powerful your burners are.)
Step 6

Add the sage and continue browning the butter a little further, about 1 minute, just until the butter has turned a richer golden-brown with little specks of milk solids in the bottom of the pan. Remove the butter from the heat and stir in the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/3 teaspoon black pepper.
Step 7

Add toasted walnuts and browned butter sauce to spaghetti squash and stir gently to thoroughly combine. Serve immediately from the bowl, or (if you'd like to present this as a stuffed spaghetti squash), by piling the squash mixture back into one of the spaghetti squash "shells."

04 Author

Jennifer

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Microwave Spaghetti Squash

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