Spaghetti Squash

mila_lova

For me, the ultimate comfort food is a big bowl of noodles. A few years ago, I realized I have a gluten allergy so I switched to GF pasta. Lately, I've been experimenting with healthier alternatives- I've tried zucchini, shredded cabbage, and even broccoli (yum with pasta sauce).

I'm curious about spaghetti squash. However, I had it once years ago and it was so sickly sweet I couldn't eat it. Do you know any recipes that use it that aren't too sweet and gross? Is there a way to make it taste good?

hookilau

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I like spaghetti squash Carbonara, parmesan, 3 cheese, whatever.

Anything with a WHOLE bunch of cheese in it!!!

However, due to it's carb content, I can't enjoy it a whole lot

deannalfisher

I made spaghetti squash with a turkey taco meat mix on top for dinner last night - found the recipe on skinnytaste (turkey taco boats)

mila_lova

Thanks guys! Adding cheese always helps

pdxwine

Personally, I do like spaghetti squash, but it does have a "sweeter" taste than pasta.

Queenmunchy

Spaghetti squash is fantastic with pesto. I like to sauté veggies, add some chicken, and mix in the spaghetti squash and pesto.

ejbronte

I roast it whole in the oven for about 45 minutes or an hour. Cut it open, scrape it clean down to the last strand. Save the seeds for drying and consumption.

When I use it, I like to toss it in a pan and get a little more roasted taste to it. Then I combine it with some of the toasted seeds, some textured veggies like sweet or hot peppers, and a protein.

Joanna2012B

I cut it in half drizzle with olive oil, garlic and spices put face down on the pan and bake! While it's baking i sautée mushrooms, onions and then add at the end just to warm chopped tomatoes! Combine everything once the squash is done. So simple but so good ! The acidity of the tomatoes cut down the sweet of the squash!!

marm1962

http://www.ibreatheimhungry.com/2013/12/cheesy-chili-spaghetti-squash-casserole-low-carb-gluten-free.html

I don't like Salsa personally, but this was very good.
You could put any chili recipe with it.

I have also had spaghetti squash made like traditional spaghetti and it is really good (surprised me).

mila_lova

Thank you guys SO much! I'm really excited to try it now.

@Queenmunchy That looks delicious!

@Joanna2012B That's a good trick- I didn't realize acidity would balance the sweetness

ejbronte

Going off a little bit: I didn't like the look of the spaghetti squash at the store this morning, so I got a butternut squash, which I roasted (whole: I'm very lazy) for an hour and will soon puree into a soup. I also got a about a quater of an acorn squash (I think), which I microwaved for about 5 minutes, after scooping out the pulp and seeds. I just finished making a quickie little batch of fritters out of that. They came out nice.

dklibert

I love spaghetti squash. I use under pasta or meat sauce, chili, stroganoff, bbq pulled chicken, any sauce. There are tons of ideas on Pinterest. I have used it in salads, soup like ramen. as hashbrowns. I have microwaved, roasted in the oven and even grilled. I made a recipe for philly cheesesteak spaghetti squash, it was delicious! here are some links to check out:

tumbleweedcontessa.com/blog/recipe/philly-cheesesteak-stuffed-spaghetti-squash/
soupspiceeverythingnice.blogspot.com/search/label/Spaghetti%20Squash

mila_lova

That all sounds delicious

AnarchistKitchen

This is a vegan & paleo spaghetti squash ramen dish.
https://richbitchcooking.wordpress.com/2015/10/25/vegan-ramen-soup-with-paleo-spaghetti-squash-gluten-free/

ejbronte

AnarchistKitchen wrote: »

This is a vegan & paleo spaghetti squash ramen dish.
https://richbitchcooking.wordpress.com/2015/10/25/vegan-ramen-soup-with-paleo-spaghetti-squash-gluten-free/

Looks wonderful (except for the mushrooms. Maybe one day I'll like them, but not today...).