The cooking time for spaghetti squash varies depending on the method and how it is prepared:
- Roasting in the oven cut into rings (about 1½ inches thick): Bake at 400°F for 30-40 minutes, flipping once halfway through. After baking, let it cool and then scrape out the strands.
- Roasting halved cut-side down: Bake at 350°F for 40-55 minutes until tender, with larger squash needing longer time. Then scrape out the strands.
- Roasting halved with oil and cut-side down: Bake at 400°F for about 45 minutes or until fork tender. For a more moist squash, bake with some water at 400°F for 35-45 minutes.
- General roasting instructions also suggest about 40-50 minutes at 400°F depending on size until fork tender.
So typically, cooking spaghetti squash in the oven takes around 30 to 55 minutes depending on how it is cut and the temperature used. Roasting halved squash at 400°F for about 40-45 minutes is a common recommended method. In summary:
- If cut into rings: about 30-40 minutes at 400°F
- If halved and roasted cut-side down: 40-55 minutes at 350-400°F
All methods conclude by scraping the cooked squash flesh into spaghetti-like strands with a fork.
