Crockpot Spaghetti Squash

2 Spaghetti Squashes in a slow cooker

How to cook Spaghetti Squash in the slow cooker.

Spaghetti squash is such a cool vegetable! If you are not familiar with this particular type of squash, once roasted, the meat of the squash is transformed into pasta-like strands. So basically, you can then use it as you would pasta, BUT…. at only 40 calories a cup, it beats out your traditional 200 calorie per cup pasta.

One of my favorite ways to cook a spaghetti squash is in the crockpot. I can throw it in there in the morning, and have that yummy vegetable pasta ready to rock by dinner time.

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Once roasted, I have been know to make spaghetti squash and meatballs, toss with Alfredo sauce, saute with garlic, and my favorite, spaghetti squash au gratin (recipe coming soon). So let’s get our spaghetti squash crockin’!

NOTE: This recipe is for 2 small or 1 large spaghetti squash. If you are only cooking 1 or using a smaller crockpot, times may vary. 

Crockpot Spaghetti Squash

  • 1 large spaghetti squash or 2 small will usually fit in a 6 qt. crockpot.
  1. Wash your spaghetti squash thoroughly with soap and water.
  2. Pierce 4-5 times with a sharp knife.knife poking into a Spaghetti Squash
  3. Place in crockpot and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or on LOW for 5.2 Spaghetti Squash in a slow cooker
  4. Be careful when removing your squash from the crockpot, because it will be very soft and flimsy.
  5. Cut squash down the center and remove seeded center. Then, using a fork, scrap out all of your yummy spaghetti squash!Spaghetti Squash cut open and fork pulling out pieces
  6. Our favorite was to eat it is with spaghetti sauce and meatballs!Spaghetti Squash in a small bowl topped with sauce and cheese

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How to Cook Spaghetti Squash in the Crockpot

Author Corey Valley
Crockpot Spaghetti Squash is the easiest way to cook a spaghetti squash. I can throw it in there in the morning, and have it ready to rock by dinner time.
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 2 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 1 large spaghetti squash or 2 small will usually fit in a 6 qt. crockpot

Instructions

  • Wash your spaghetti squash thoroughly with soap and water.
  • Pierce 4-5 times with a sharp knife.
  • Place in crockpot and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or on LOW for 5 hours.
  • Be careful when removing your squash from the crockpot, because it will be very soft and flimsy.
  • Cut squash down the center and remove seeded center. Then, using a fork, scrap out all of your yummy spaghetti squash!

Nutrition

Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 261mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 290IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg

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75 Comments

  1. I would love to try spaghetti squash, but I’m not sure what I need to look for when selecting one. Are there any things I need to look for, or to avoid?

    1. You want to look for a spaghetti squash that is firm, and doesn’t have an y soft spots on it cracks. I hope that helps Judi! XO

    2. Kathleen Plante says:

      Are the noodles good for a next day school lunch? Thanks 🙂

      1. They are good as long as you keep refrigerated. I have had some after a week in the fridge and they were still awesome.

  2. Will this method also work with butternut squash?

    1. Yes! I was going to have an upcoming post about that 🙂 Depending on the size of your squash, cooking times should be about the same 🙂

  3. Can you do the same for a butternut squash?

  4. This is fantastic! You just gave me a way to cook some of my favorite vegetables and save energy at the same time! Especially in the summer, when it is so hot and you don’t want to heat up the whole house!

    1. I always cook food in my crock in the summertime in the garage or outside on back porch/patio. No need to heat up the house!

  5. I haven’t cooked one before. Do they have seeds in them that would need to be removed?

    1. Yes they do. You will easily be able to remove them once the squash is done cooking. Scrap those out first, and then the meat of the squash.

  6. Martha Brochu says:

    Have these (2) spaghetti squash) going in the crock pot now.I added 2 cloves of garlic and a large sweet onion to infuse the squash with even more flavor…we love all kinds of squash, what a genius way to cook them. ..its so hard for me to cut them up due to arthritic hands that this technique solves all those problems…thank you..

    1. Sharon Seiber says:

      I have the very same problem, and usually have to wait for someone to come over that can cut the dang squash. What a wonderful solution!

      1. As for cutting Winter squash, I put mine in a plastic kitchen garbage bag and tie the top of it then pick up the squash in the bag and smash it to the floor. It comes apart in many pieces then you can roast them in the oven…

        1. TRACIE BAKER says:

          Tammy you rock.

          1. Tammy that is so smart. Have you split spaghetti squash that way too?

        2. Ashley Bell says:

          Try the squash knife from easyware.co! It’s safe and easy!

  7. Fantastic!! I hate trying to cut the squash in half to cook it in the oven, I nearly loose a finger every time! My fingers and I thank you for this idea!

  8. Is it supposed to get soft like spaghetti noodles? I’m a texture person….lol!

    1. Spaghetti squash will be come soft, but still have a little crunch.

    1. No need to roast, just eat once cooked 🙂

  9. OK, but why is this better than 20 minutes in the microwave?

    1. Because the microwave destroys nutrients in food.. You should avoid microwave for foods whenever you can.