Forgetting to season spaghetti squash

Whatever method you use to chop the spaghetti squash, make sure to season it before baking it. Spaghetti squash doesn't have as strong of a taste as winter squash like butternut or acorn. Although it has a little sweet flavor, overall, it has a bland flavor. That makes it ideal for substituting for spaghetti and tossing it with a hearty tomato sauce, but if you give it a little flavor boost before cooking it, it will taste even better.

Once the spaghetti squash has been chopped, massage it with some melted butter or olive oil. Next, season it with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper as a foundation. If you want to serve it with a nice sauce like pesto or alfredo sauce, you may stop there. Try flavoring the squash with granulated onion or garlic, minced herbs like rosemary or oregano, or hearty spices like cinnamon and nutmeg for a more herbaceous meal. To flavor the squash without adding any color, you may also place a few sprigs of fresh herbs below the chopped pieces.