Some of Clarkes favorite ways to serve spaghetti squash include herSpaghetti Squash LasagnaandSpaghetti Squash Casserolerecipes.

So, whats the best way to cook spaghetti squash?

Clarke says its plain and simple: Bake it.

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If you prefer not to have your oven on that long, try myCrockpot Spaghetti Squashrecipe.

Extra perk: Its a hands-free way of getting dinner on the table.

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You dont get the caramelization that you do in the oven.

What is an easy way to cut spaghetti squash?

According to Clarke, safety comes first when handling and cutting spaghetti squash.

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This is one sturdy veg, which means extra care should be taken when cutting into one.

The hardest part is over and your spaghetti squash is ready to cook.

Warming it up can help soften the flesh making it much easier to cut.

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You do need to halve spaghetti squash lengthwise and scoop out its seeds prior to cooking.

This softens the outside of the squash a bit and makes it easier to cut, Clarke says.

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To tell if your squash is done, she recommends lightly pressing on the outside of the squash.

It should give just a little.

The squash will look golden on the outside and the inside will have just turned fork tender.

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Avoid ones with cracks or missing stems.

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