How To Reheat Spaghetti Squash

Reheat Spaghetti Squash

Spaghetti squash is a large, yellow, oval shaped vegetable.  It contains large seeds at its core surrounded by solid flesh, much like every other squash. What differentiates spaghetti squash from other squash varieties is its flesh. Cooked spaghetti squash comes out in long ribbons that look like spaghetti simply by pulling them with a fork. There are various ways to reheat your spaghetti squash including in the microwave, and on the stove top or in the oven.

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The Microwave Method To Reheat Spaghetti Squash

One of the most effective ways of heating spaghetti squash is in the microwave oven. All you need is microwave safe dish, and leftover spaghetti squash. The microwave is one of the quickest ways to warm up your spaghetti squash, plus you can use your microwave to reheat partially frozen spaghetti squash as well. In under a minute, you can have a warm bowl of fresh-tasting spaghetti squash. Simply follow these steps;

  1. Allow your spaghetti squash to partially thaw in the refrigerator, or simply remove the chilled squash from the fridge.
  2. Place your spaghetti squash into a microwavable safe dish, and add a small amount of olive oil, along with some seasoning.
  3. Mix your spaghetti squash together gently and put the dish into the microwave,
  4. Cover your microwave safe dish partially with a lid or paper towel,
  5. Leave your spaghetti squash meal to cook on medium heat for 45 seconds and check to see if it is warm enough,
  6. After a minute or so your meal should be ready to serve.

Adding some oil into your spaghetti squash is important. If you do not add some olive oil to the squash the spaghetti squash might dry out and become hard. Also, covering your spaghetti squash is just as important since it might dry out as well. Be careful not to set your microwave on too high, since it might burn your meal.

The Steamer Method

Another effective way of reheating your spaghetti squash is in a steamer.  Using the steaming method offers a gentle way to warm up your spaghetti squash, without any chance of your meal becoming burned or dry. However, the steamer will not allow you to reheat a lot of spaghetti squash at once, but a larger steamer can warm a good portion of spaghetti squash in one go.

Follow these steps for effective results;

  1. Allow your spaghetti squash to thaw in the fridge first,
  2. Once thawed, take your spaghetti squash and place the strands into the steamer,
  3. Allow your spaghetti squash to steam for about 5 minutes or so until the strands are cooked through and warmed completely,
  4. Once reheated and ready you can serve immediately,

The steamer method may take a bit longer than the microwave. Thus, you may need to wait for the steamer to heat up, and wait again for the squash to heat through. Take note that if you leave your spaghetti squash in the steamer for too long, your meal might also become too soft and mushy from over-steaming.

The Stove Top Method To Reheat Spaghetti Squash

The stove top method is another effective way of reheating your spaghetti squash. When using the stovetop to warm up your spaghetti squash, you do not have to worry about the squash drying out since it will be reheated in boiling water. The stove top method also allows you to reheat the squash frozen, which saves you a lot of time defrosting it beforehand.

To reheat your spaghetti squash on the stove top simply follow these steps;

  1. Place a little bit of water into a saucepan and lightly salt it,
  2. Allow the water to come to a boil and then add the spaghetti squash,
  3. Turn down the heat to low and leave the spaghetti squash to simmer in the boiling water for about 7 minutes,
  4. Wait for the spaghetti squash to heat up completely and serve when ready,

The stovetop method will take longer to warm up your spaghetti squash meal than the microwave. You may also need to wait for the water to boil first before adding  the squash for another few minutes. Ensure that you do not overcook your squash because it may make it mushy and soggy, which is not what you want for your meal.

The Skillet Method

Another way to heat up your spaghetti squash on the stove top is with a skillet. Using a skillet will allow you to crisp up the noodles, which will give them a different texture than what you would get from warming up your meal in a microwave, or steamer. Also, using a skillet does not take too long to warm up your meal. Simply follow these steps to heat up your spaghetti squash in a skillet;

  1. Allow your spaghetti squash to thaw,
  2. Once your meal is defrosted place the squash on a plate and pat it as dry as possible, the more moisture you can remove, the better,
  3. Heat the skillet over medium heat,
  4. Add about a tablespoon of olive oil in your skillet,
  5. Once the olive oil has heated, add your spaghetti squash and spread it around to form a thin layer in the pan.
  6. Season with salt and pepper and let your meal cook until golden brown and crisp and serve when ready.

One of the disadvantages using a skillet, which is debatable, is that you will not be able to achieve soft noodles. However, a skillet will give you warm and crispy spaghetti squash and it is a fast and effective way of warming up your meal.

The Oven Method

The oven method is also an effective way to warm up your spaghetti squash. This method is simple and it does not take a lot of time. It allows your spaghetti squash to retain its crispy and rich taste. Follow these steps to warm up your spaghetti squash in the oven.

  1. Preheat your Oven at about 375 degrees F,
  2. Place your spaghetti squash in an oven inside your dish,
  3. Bake your meal in the oven at 375F for 10-15 minutes until the insides are warm. Serve your meal when ready.

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