1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Using parchment paper, line a large, baking sheet with a rim.  Also get a large, robust chef’s knife as well as a non-slip chopping board.
2. Place the squash atop the cutting board horizontally. Trim the stem and the bottom end of the spaghetti squash with a sharp, robust chef’s knife so that each of the ends has a flat surface.
3. Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise from the top to the bottom; do this by standing the squash upright on its larger end. Remove the stringy insides and the seeds using a spoon. You can choose to throw away or reserve the seeds to roast later.
4. Drizzle ½ a teaspoon of olive oil over the cut areas of the half pieces of spaghetti squash, then season with salt and pepper. Lightly rub the squash’s insides to evenly coat them.
5. Lay the cut side of the squash downwards on the baking sheet that has been prepared. No holes should be pressed into the squash (doing this is unnecessary).
6. Bake the half squash pieces for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the squash develops a fork-tender quality on the inside, and maintains a lightly browned color on the outside, and the squash’s skin yields slightly when pressed (do this carefully because the squash will be hot!). If you’re cooking a large squash, it may take up to 50 minutes to cook, but don’t overcook it so that the strands don’t get soggy.
7. Turn the squash over to the other side.
8. Fluff the threads with a fork to separate them. Serve the baked spaghetti squash with butter and herbs, as well as a sprinkling of brown sugar, or you can use the squash in any baked spaghetti squash recipe.

This recipe for spaghetti squash cut in half and baked in the oven yields such tender and delicious results, but ensure that you’re replicating the recipe with the right cooking instructions. Also, make sure to use the correct timing guidelines to ensure the best possible results.

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