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.

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.
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!
Our favorite was to eat it is with spaghetti sauce and meatballs!

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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

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 2

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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!

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Post updated September 2020

75 Comments

Help! My squash won’t fit in the crockpot! Instead of piercing it, can I cut off the ends?

Corey says:

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I think that should be fine Shannon 🙂

I love seeing this method from other people! I also cook my spaghetti squash like this and have never had any trouble. I used to do it in the oven, but this is SO MUCH easier!

Do you add any liquid to your slow cooker for cooking?

Corey says:

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Nope

Once Squash is cooked & other ingredients are added, can the dish be kept warm in the crockpot to take to a pot luck? Any tips on best methods for doing this?