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Spaghetti Squash with Peanut Sauce

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Spaghetti Squash with Peanut Sauce

Baked spaghetti squash

1 spaghetti squash

1 tbsp olive oil

Salt to taste

Pepperto taste

Homemade peanut sauce

½ cup peanut butter

¼ cup water

¼ cup rice vinegar

3 tablespoons tamari

2 cloves garlicminced

½ tbsp gingergrated

To bake spaghetti squash, preheat the oven to 400°F and line and spray a baking sheet. Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Arrange squash cut-side down onto the baking sheet and place into oven. Bake until tender, about 30-45 minutes.

Meanwhile, whisk peanut sauce ingredients together and set aside.

Once the squash is cooked, remove from oven and let cool slightly. When cool enough to handle, use a fork to scrape the squash and create long spaghetti-like strands.

Transfer the spaghetti squash to a large mixing bowl. Pour peanut sauce on top and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.

Serve topped with chopped peanuts, fresh cilantro, green onion, sriracha, and lime juice.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Fork-Shred Technique for Perfect Strands 🍴
After roasting, let the spaghetti squash cool for 5 minutes, then use two forks to shred from the inside out in one direction for longer, more cohesive noodle-like strands that won't turn mushy.
Balance Your Peanut Sauce 🥜
Taste the sauce before serving and adjust with tamari for saltiness, rice vinegar for tanginess, or a touch of agave for sweetness—this creates the perfect umami-rich flavor profile that defines authentic pad thai.
Toast Peanuts for Enhanced Flavor 🔆
Lightly toast your chopped peanut garnish in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before sprinkling to release their natural oils and intensify the nutty flavor, making a significant impact on the final dish.
Warm Your Sauce Before Serving 🌡️
Gently heat the peanut sauce to 160°F before tossing with warm spaghetti squash strands—this helps it coat evenly and prevents the cold sauce from cooling down your noodles, ensuring optimal flavor and texture.
Prep Squash in Advance ⏰
Roast the spaghetti squash the day before and store shredded strands in an airtight container—this allows you to assemble a restaurant-quality meal in just 5 minutes while the texture remains perfectly al dente.