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by Stacy  76 Comments

Crock Pot Spaghetti Squash

So, I’m pretty much obsessed with spaghetti squash. It’s fun to fix and it’s fun to eat. My obsession started about two years ago when I made Spaghetti Squash Casserole for the first time – it’s just been a downward spiral since then. It could be worse. It could be a downward spiral with chocolate and peanut butter. Oh – wait a minute. I have that too.

I’ve already showed you guys via video how I normally prepare a spaghetti squash. But, being the crock pot lover that I am, I thought I would be a genius and try it in there – turns out, it’s already been done. Y’all even told me that in the spaghetti squash post. I believe the Bible says, “there is nothing new under the sun…” and dude, the Bible is always right.

So, here is my take on the crock pot spaghetti squash. A bit different than what I’ve seen online – because as you know, I have to Stacyify recipes around this joint.

Crockpot Spaghetti Squash. Ain't nobody got time to waste cutting a raw spaghetti squash! Just pop it into your crockpot and you've got an easy side dish!

First, get yourself a good ole spaghetti squash. I get mine at the Farmer’s Market…and I buy several because they keep well in my basement. When they are out at the market, I pick them up at Food City – and they are actually for sale there all year long.

Now, wash that puppy and poke it several times all over with a knife. Why? Well, because we don’t want exploding squash. I cannot be held responsible for wasted time cleaning squash off the ceiling – I know you have other things to do, like eat bonbons and take long luxurious baths. (BHAHAHAHAHAHA!)

Crockpot Spaghetti Squash. Ain't nobody got time to waste cutting a raw spaghetti squash! Just pop it into your crockpot and you've got an easy side dish!

Put it down in the crock you have that it will fit in. If it’s large, and some of them are as big as a small animal – not that I’ve put a small animal in my crock…unless chicken counts – but I digress. Anyway, put it in your crock and add 1 ½ cups of water. That’s it.

This differs from the recipes I saw online, because they used more water and cooked on high. As we already know, I’m a bit afraid of the high setting on my crock (and also the broil setting on my oven), so I try to only use it for things that NEED it. And honestly, the first time I made it this way my day was going to be berserk, so I knew I needed it to be in there 8 hours.

NOTE – After making this several times, I’ve found that the best time for me is on low for 6 hours.

Crockpot Spaghetti Squash. Ain't nobody got time to waste cutting a raw spaghetti squash! Just pop it into your crockpot and you've got an easy side dish!

When it’s done, pull it out and let it stand for 30 minutes so you can handle it. YOU CAN’T HANDLE THE SQUASH! (Movie quote?) It will look quite a bit darker than when you put it in – kinda like you in a tanning bed – tanning beds give me the freak out, FYI. They’re like caskets. But, I digress…again.

It’ll be hot – I just pulled mine out with the stem. If you have no stem, use oven mitts.

Crockpot Spaghetti Squash. Ain't nobody got time to waste cutting a raw spaghetti squash! Just pop it into your crockpot and you've got an easy side dish!

It will be super easy to cut in to. Way easier than cutting when it’s raw. Which makes this method a total winner for me. I’ll be making it this way each time – unless I lose my mind (which happens regularly) and forget I need the extra cooking time…then I’ll fall back to my old method.

See all those seeds in the middle? Just scrape them out – they’ll come out easily – much more easy than with my other method. Can you see that the crock pot just makes life better?

Crockpot Spaghetti Squash. Ain't nobody got time to waste cutting a raw spaghetti squash! Just pop it into your crockpot and you've got an easy side dish!

Use a fork and pull the sides in toward the middle to make the “noodles.” It’s a lot of fun and super easy at this point. I make sure I get them ALL out. Because I hate wasting food…I much prefer to eat it. Chocolate.

Season as desired. I like butter, salt, and pepper. Now you can use it for anything you like. We like Spaghetti Sauce served over it. It’s also good with Pioneer Woman’s Cajun Chicken Pasta. You can use it for just about any recipe that calls for cooked spaghetti noodles. Bon Appetit! *I’ve always wanted to say that!*

Crockpot Spaghetti Squash. Ain't nobody got time to waste cutting a raw spaghetti squash! Just pop it into your crockpot and you've got an easy side dish!

Crock Pot Spaghetti Squash

  • 1 spaghetti squash
  • 1 ½ cups water
  1. Wash squash.
  2. Poke several times with a fork or knife.
  3. Place in crock with water.
  4. Cover and cook on low 6- 8 hours.
  5. Remove and cool 30 minutes.
  6. Slice carefully and remove seeds.
  7. Shred insides with a fork.
  8. Season and serve.

Yield: 1 squash (bahahahaha!)

Crockpot Spaghetti Squash. Ain't nobody got time to waste cutting a raw spaghetti squash! Just pop it into your crockpot and you've got an easy side dish!

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Stacy is a Homemaking and Business Mom Mentor, the author of two cookbooks, creator of multiple e-courses, seasoned life coach, and comedian extraordinaire. Her first priority is her husband and her children - family first. She presses on each day because her calling is to teach, train, and mentor other ladies to have their dreams. She believes if it’s not easy, you won’t do it – because she’s lived it. She’ll bring YOU the awesome so that you can get your home back into control and watch your business soar. For tips and easy strategies, you can follow her on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.

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  1. Alisha Ross says

    January 27, 2020 at 12:23 am

    I microwave my spaghetti squash. Poke it all over with a fork, cook 8 minutes. Then turn over and cook 8 more minutes. Viola! Thanks for the recipe, I’m going to try it tonight.
    Regards

    Ross Alisha

    Reply
    • Stacy Myers says

      January 30, 2020 at 10:56 am

      I have some friends who do that too!

      Reply
  2. Heidi says

    November 26, 2018 at 7:29 pm

    If my squash is too big for my crock pot can I cut off one end and have it still come out good???

    Reply
    • Julie Chittock says

      December 21, 2018 at 8:34 am

      I have never tried it! It might cook differently – lose moisture while cooking and dry out more quickly. Keep and eye on it and let me know how it goes!
      Julie, Humorous Homemaking Team

      Reply
  3. Julie says

    February 24, 2015 at 8:29 am

    I just read in your blog that spaghetti squash can be stored in the basement. How long? If I buy in the late summer early fall at the farmers market, will they last all winter and do you have any storage suggestions?

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      February 24, 2015 at 5:39 pm

      Just make sure it’s cool and relatively dark. I can usually keep mine for a couple months in our basement.

      Reply
  4. Elin says

    December 31, 2013 at 9:57 am

    I had never made spaghetti squash before and I’m glad I ran into your page with directions. Not only because I hate the idea of putting that giant squash in my tiny microwave, but also because it’s nice to find other homemakers who look for cheap ways to keep the family healthy and happy. Here’s to a (hopefully) successful dinner tonight!

    Reply
  5. Laura says

    November 2, 2013 at 10:01 am

    Thank you for this. Taking the spaghettis out of the squash was a snap. And, for the first time, i had no problem with the seeds. I’m living with chronic illness and, right now, chemotherapy. Anything that makes it more likely for me to cook instead of my husband is a real gift. And, besides, I just love spaghetti squash.

    Reply
  6. Erin says

    October 28, 2013 at 10:00 am

    I like the directions, “Wash Squash.” In some states, though, that would be, “Warsh Squarsh!” Anyway, I have one in my cp right now for primavera tonight 🙂 I love that my oven won’t be on an hour. Yikes, but my electric bill has gone up!

    Reply
  7. michelle says

    October 9, 2013 at 7:46 am

    Just bookmarked your page. I don’t know what I like more. Your recipes. Or your sense of humour! Looking forward to reading through the rest of your pages!!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      October 9, 2013 at 9:31 pm

      Definitely the recipes. 🙂

      Reply
      • michelle says

        October 10, 2013 at 9:09 am

        Recipes are awesome. But I love your sense of humour. A lot like mine. Also, i tried the squish in the crock pot. excellent!!! I’m trying a pie pumpkin today!!!

        Reply
        • Stacy says

          October 11, 2013 at 7:35 am

          I’m so glad to hear that! I love the pie…I need some.

          Reply
          • michelle says

            October 11, 2013 at 9:27 am

            It’s punkin time baby!!! I scraped my pumpkin last night. Easiest time ever!! Thank you so much for your awesome idea!!! I’m gonna make it in to a paleo pie tonight and see how it does before thanksgiving (Can) 🙂

          • Stacy says

            October 11, 2013 at 3:17 pm

            Punkin!!!!

          • michelle says

            October 11, 2013 at 4:02 pm

            You know it!! Punkin, baby. Punkin!

  8. Candace @ Candida Free Candee says

    October 2, 2013 at 12:42 am

    This is great!!! I really don’t like cutting raw spaghetti squash and I love my slow cooker! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      October 2, 2013 at 9:11 pm

      You’re welcome! Let’s crock!

      Reply
  9. AdenaF says

    September 28, 2013 at 7:22 pm

    Visiting from Foodie Friday and I definitely pinned this and *WILL* actually try it soon. I just bought some spaghetti squash and anything in a crockpot makes me happy. And the fact that I almost cut my finger off last time I tried cutting a raw spaghetti squash!

    Reply
    • myersbr2 says

      September 29, 2013 at 8:53 pm

      Been there, cut that. 😉

      Reply
  10. Diane Balch says

    September 28, 2013 at 6:38 pm

    What a great time saver.

    Reply
    • myersbr2 says

      September 29, 2013 at 8:50 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  11. Miz Helen says

    September 28, 2013 at 12:49 pm

    We love Spaghetti Squash, this is a great recipe! Have a great weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      September 28, 2013 at 6:19 pm

      I will, Miz Helen!

      Reply
  12. Jenni Mullinix says

    September 28, 2013 at 7:59 am

    Awesome! I will definitely be trying this sometime. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      September 28, 2013 at 6:21 pm

      🙂 It should make things easier for you with two!

      Reply
  13. [email protected] says

    September 27, 2013 at 10:38 pm

    What a great idea to cook it in the crockpot! I have to give this a try, so much easier to cut. Agree with you on the casket..

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      September 28, 2013 at 5:33 am

      I know…cutting a raw squash almost requires machinery.

      Reply
  14. Corey-Lynn says

    September 27, 2013 at 4:51 pm

    I wish I had read this 10 minutes ago before I dislocated my shoulder (not really) cutting my first spaghetti squash! I will be pinning this and doing it this way from now on! Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      September 28, 2013 at 5:34 am

      Been there. Cut that.

      Reply
  15. Jennifer Duncan says

    September 27, 2013 at 3:44 pm

    Looks so good!

    Come link up with me today!

    http://thediaryofarealhousewife.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      September 28, 2013 at 5:34 am

      Thanks for the invite.

      Reply
  16. Jenny K. says

    September 27, 2013 at 1:13 pm

    Another dinner winner! 🙂
    I love using my crockpot for things other than making the usual casserole or soup.
    Thanks for inspiring me to try this. I have never had that type of squash before. I love all the great healthy recipes you’ve been sharing lately, keep them coming!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      September 27, 2013 at 1:21 pm

      Oh really?! You MUST try them very soon! Like right now. Go ahead. I’ll wait.

      Reply
  17. Yaumara Lindo says

    September 26, 2013 at 9:47 pm

    This looks amazing! Thank you for sharing! I am visiting you from the Fun Friday Blog Hop. I am now following you on Pinterest and G+.

    I look forward to following along and reading your posts.

    ~Yaumara
    http://ylindo01.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      September 27, 2013 at 5:14 am

      Thank you. 🙂 I followed you back on Google+. Still trying to wrap my mind around that one.

      Reply
  18. Lisa Dick says

    September 25, 2013 at 3:11 pm

    Thanks for the inspiration! Great idea!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      September 25, 2013 at 9:38 pm

      You’re welcome!

      Reply
  19. Becca Diestelkamp-Woodham says

    September 25, 2013 at 10:28 am

    Great idea. I usually throw mine in the oven but this seems easier and cooler (hate having the oven on for an hours). Thanks for the tip!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      September 25, 2013 at 2:24 pm

      Crock pots save the day!

      Reply
  20. Alex says

    September 23, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    Brilliant!! Do you think this will work the same with other squashes? Say butternut or acorn? My life would be soooo much better if it does! Great timing on this post too… especially with Fall coming 😀

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      September 23, 2013 at 9:08 pm

      Yes, I plan on making them all this way!

      Reply
  21. Abby says

    September 23, 2013 at 4:07 pm

    What an awesome idea!!! I just tried this method and was so disappointed to come home to find spaghetti squash mush. I can’t use it in the dish I had planned for. Next time, I will check it at 7 hours. Just a tip for others with a fast – slow cooker. Contradictory, eh? 🙂

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      September 23, 2013 at 9:08 pm

      I’m sorry – each slow cooker is different. Mine don’t cook overly hot.

      Reply
  22. Rachel says

    September 23, 2013 at 2:09 pm

    I’ve never tried spaghetti squash, but I really want to! This sounds like a wonderful starter dish, too! Thank you so much for linking up to Mouthwatering Mondays!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      September 23, 2013 at 3:05 pm

      GIRL!!!! Try it. Stop what you’re doing, go buy one.

      Reply
  23. pam says

    September 23, 2013 at 2:02 pm

    Hi Stacy,
    I’m reporting in to say that one of my crocks doesn’t get super hot even on high. I cooked the spaghetti squash in it on high while we were gone about 4 hours. Worked wonderfully–in case you need it done in less time. Keep up the good work.

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      September 23, 2013 at 3:06 pm

      The high setting scares me – just like broil on the oven.

      Reply
  24. Anne @ Authentic Simplicity says

    September 21, 2013 at 8:01 pm

    Will have to try this! Not sure how to cook spaghetti squash so everyone in the family can eat it (some can’t have dairy, some can’t have tomatoes), so I don’t buy it very often. But i want to try this because it looks like fun!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      September 23, 2013 at 9:10 pm

      It IS fun!

      Reply
  25. Yvette says

    September 21, 2013 at 1:04 pm

    Is the Pioneer Woman’s Cajun Chicken Pasta sauce an E or S meal? It has wine in it, but you saute the chicken in oil….

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      September 21, 2013 at 3:37 pm

      It’s S…I always replace wine with chicken broth.

      Reply
  26. Pat Baker says

    September 21, 2013 at 10:39 am

    I would like to see your Roasted Radicchio recipe with photo instructions when u get a chance. I know you have tons of time on your hands hehehe

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      September 21, 2013 at 3:38 pm

      I found it on Pinterest. 🙂

      Reply
  27. Heather says

    September 20, 2013 at 10:48 pm

    HOLY YUM! This is brilliant! I so adore all winter squash, but love spaghetti, acorn and kobocha the most. Thank you for sharing this!! I love this idea and am going to throw my acorn squash in the slow cooker as we speak right now:) Thanks Stacy!!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      September 21, 2013 at 3:40 pm

      Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, I don’t know what kobocha are! I just stocked up on spaghetti, butternut, acorn, and delicata at the market. 🙂

      Reply
  28. Kristen says

    September 20, 2013 at 10:25 pm

    Thanks! I love this idea. I use my crock pot to make sweet potatoes. Just throw em in rinsed and walk away. Oh man are they tasty so I cannot wait to get a spaghetti squash in there. By the way the seeds roasted are fabulous so after you pick them out, lay them on a sheet of foil sprinkle a little salt and roast in over for 8-10 mins for a nutrient rich treat!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      September 21, 2013 at 3:40 pm

      Yep, that’s what we do too…I have a post about it floating around here somewhere.

      Reply
  29. Aimee says

    September 20, 2013 at 11:36 am

    BTW… I’m pretty new to your blog but I have to say every time I read one of your posts it makes me laugh. Thanks for being a great writer! Love your sense of humor:)

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      September 20, 2013 at 3:07 pm

      🙂 Thank you!

      Reply
  30. Aimee says

    September 20, 2013 at 11:34 am

    I’ll be trying this recipe right away. However, I need to digress a moment and ask what are those brown whitish things next to the broccoli in the picture at the end? Just curious;)

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      September 20, 2013 at 3:07 pm

      Roasted Radicchio.

      Reply
  31. Rejena says

    September 20, 2013 at 11:17 am

    Sounds good. I will def try this. But….what is the oval stuff in the 10:00 position??
    Rejena

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      September 20, 2013 at 3:07 pm

      Roasted Radicchio. 🙂

      Reply
  32. Rashel says

    September 20, 2013 at 10:54 am

    This is great to know! By the way, you crack me up!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      September 20, 2013 at 3:07 pm

      Thanks! 🙂 I’m glad.

      Reply
  33. Nanci Smith says

    September 20, 2013 at 9:54 am

    I never thought to try that!
    I know you don’t use a microwave, but for those of us who do, you can also cook spaghetti squash in the microwave. Poke it, then microwave it…usually takes about 5 minutes or so.

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      September 20, 2013 at 3:08 pm

      Good tip!

      Reply
  34. obearlady says

    September 20, 2013 at 9:51 am

    sounds good but would other squash work?

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      September 20, 2013 at 3:08 pm

      Yes, but you won’t get “spaghetti.” 🙂

      Reply
  35. Cynthia Ring says

    September 20, 2013 at 8:38 am

    omg! why have I never thought of this!? Brilliant!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      September 20, 2013 at 3:08 pm

      I’m brilliant! Nah…just obsessed with my crock. 😉

      Reply
      • Cynthia Ring says

        September 20, 2013 at 3:13 pm

        Me too! I cook in my crockpot at least 5x a week, sometimes more! It’s a lifesaver – if not for my crockpot we’d be eating fast food every evening. We don’t get home sometimes until after 6pm. Thank you for all your wonderful posts. You are such an inspiration! 🙂

        Reply
        • Stacy says

          September 21, 2013 at 3:41 pm

          Crock pots rock!

          Reply
  36. Angel says

    September 20, 2013 at 7:55 am

    Spaghetti squash has also become one of my favorite things too. I’ve done a lot of reading I guess people use spaghetti squash to replace the noodles in chicken noodle soup. GENIUS! I used it in place of potatoes in a potato casserole for Thanksgiving. It was great.
    I have RA so cutting it raw is impossible for me. I usually cook it whole in the oven. Same concept; different methods. People need to learn other options so improvisions can be made for whatever reason

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      September 20, 2013 at 3:09 pm

      Yum, yum! Gonna get more at the market tomorrow.

      Reply


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