Everyone’s favorite pumpkin has a slicing trick that results in the longest “noodles.” How to cut spaghetti squash!
Video: How to cut spaghetti squash
Wondering how to cut spaghetti squash: the better Away? Yes, the norm might be chopping it up with a big chef’s knife. But here at A Couple Cooks, Alex and I strive to find the right way to cut things. This way of cutting everyone’s favorite squash is safer and results in the longest, most luxurious spaghetti squash “noodles.” We use it all the time in our recipes like Spaghetti Squash Pesto or Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai. Here’s our step-by-step guide to cutting spaghetti squash, with a video by Alex showing you how it’s done (above).
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How to cut spaghetti squash step by step
Step 1
Find a small, sharp paring knife. (It might seem odd that a small knife could slice through a large spaghetti squash. But it’s the safest method because it helps prevent the slipping that occurs with a large knife.)
2nd step
Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise (not lengthwise!). To cut it, poke the knife through the squash and swing it down, making small slices around the squash. Cutting it this way will give you the longest strands, or “noodles”.
step 3
Open the pumpkin with your hands.
step 4
Cut around the seeds with the knife.
step 5
Scoop out the core with a spoon.
Best chef knives and cutting boards
Alex and I are often asked about the best cookware. And every time we reply: “A good, well-sharpened chef’s knife! A good knife can greatly improve your time in the kitchen and last for years (we’ve had our chef’s knives for over 10 years). Here are some of the knives we recommend, along with cutting boards and the best knife sharpener. These recommendations are perfect for outfitting your own kitchen, or great gifts for a wedding registry or someone who loves to cook!
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Looking for spaghetti squash recipes?
Now that you know how to cut spaghetti squash, here are some of our favorite spaghetti squash recipes to try:
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Everyone’s favorite pumpkin has a slicing trick that results in the longest “noodles.” How to cut spaghetti squash!
- Find a small, sharp paring knife. (It might seem odd that a small knife could slice through this large pumpkin. But it’s the safest method because it helps prevent the slipping that occurs with a large knife.)
- Cut across the middle (not lengthwise!). To cut it, stick the knife into the squash and swing it down to make small slices around the squash. Cutting it this way will give you the longest strands, or “noodles”.
- Open the pumpkin with your hands.
- Cut around the seeds with the knife.
- Scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Cook the spaghetti squash using your favorite method.
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