Microwaved Butter Spaghetti Squash

Spaghetti squash and pasta can be
served almost interchangeably,
but most people find plain
spaghetti squash a bit bland.
This microwave cooking method
is an easy way to steam the squash.
I serve this with melted butter.

Ingredients:
1 whole spaghetti squash
unsalted butter, melted

Directions:
With a long, sharp knife, pierce squash
three or four times along the perimeter,
making sure the holes extend all the way
to the center of the squash.
This creates steam vents in the squash
and prevents a microwave explosion.
Microwave squash for 20 minutes.
Steam should be coming out of the
holes at the end of this time.
Let squash sit in the microwave
for about 10 minutes after cooking.
Cut off stem end of squash.
Cut remaining squash lengthwise.
You will see light yellow squash
and darker, almost amber areas.
The darker areas will contain seeds.
Remove seeds and retain the yellow strands.
In a bowl with melted butter.