Spaghetti Squash

chrissyrenee1029

I'm giving spaghetti squash another shot. Honestly, I got frustrated trying to cut the darn thing open last time and literally threw it out the back door, lol. So recipes, along with your tips for getting inside to the good stuff would be awesome!

Soggynode

Bumping for later... My wife planted one in our garden again this year, the first time was a disaster. Hopefully you get some good ideas cause' I'm going to need some later in the year

terra32907

I wish I had the secret to how to cut one LOL. We (meaning my man) cut it long wise using a sharp butcher knife. It appears it takes some serious arm muscle as I just cant seem to get it opened myself. Once he has cut it open, I scrape the seeds out and put the halves on a cookie sheet. I sprinkle some salt and pepper on the insides and bake it for about an hour at 375 degrees. You can test it to see if its done but sticking a fork in it. Once I take it out of the oven I scrape the insides out of the shell with a fork and put it in a bowl with a tiny bit of butter and some fresh parsley. I love it just that way but its also good used in place of spaghetti. Sometimes I make turkey sloppy joes (Skinnytaste.com) and serve it on the spaghetti squash. DELISH!

So jealous that you all can grow squash! It's too wet here in Florida and the plants tend to get mildew and then die :-(

Francl27

I do the same as Terra. It's a real pain though. Typically I use it like I would use spaghetti.

canadjineh

Don't try cutting it apart while it's raw. Simple as that. You can stab it deeply in 4 or 5 places with a large knife (so it doesn't blow up) and pop it in your microwave for 15 minutes then check it. Once it is partially cooked you can easily cut it open & scrape out the seeds, then bake it if you wish, or just microwave til done and scrape the strands out and dress 'em up according to whatever you like.

canadjineh

It tastes good the next day after marinating in a bit of Greek Salad dressing. We do the spaghetti sauce thing too. And it's good with a Thai coconut curry gravy on it.

giggitygoo

To make it easier to open, you stab it a few times, and microwave it for 5 minutes, and let it sit in there and cool down for another 10. Then slice lengthwise with a serrated blade.

You can bake it again at this point or if you like it a little firm (I do) just scrape out the strings with a fork.

dward59

As canadjineh suggested.

Don't try cutting it apart while it's raw. Simple as that. You can stab it deeply in 4 or 5 places with a large knife (so it doesn't blow up) and pop it in your microwave for 15 minutes then check it....

We usually cut a triangle shaped piece out of a side to give a good vent. We let it go about 5 - 8 minutes in the microwave, depending on the size of the squash, let cool enough to handle, cut it, remove the seeds. Add a bit of water to the cavity in each half, cover with microwavable wrap and let it steam the rest of the way.

We usually do it with marinara as suggested, but it is also good just as a vegetable with a touch of olive oil and seasonings.

Red_sparkling_Titania

Don't try cutting it apart while it's raw. Simple as that. You can stab it deeply in 4 or 5 places with a large knife (so it doesn't blow up) and pop it in your microwave for 15 minutes then check it. Once it is partially cooked you can easily cut it open & scrape out the seeds, then bake it if you wish, or just microwave til done and scrape the strands out and dress 'em up according to whatever you like.

The pain I have gone through with the damn things and I never even thought about this! Der! Thank you ????

Caper88

Ok I wish I had of known about the microwave trick. I will try it next time since it makes sense.

As far as recipes go I just substitute my pasta noodles for spaghetti squash. The other day I made lasagna and meat sauce the way I normally do but I substituted the noodles for spaghetti squash and hamburger for chicken. I discovered that I actually like it more that way then with the noodles.

PennyVonDread

Don't try cutting it apart while it's raw. Simple as that. You can stab it deeply in 4 or 5 places with a large knife (so it doesn't blow up) and pop it in your microwave for 15 minutes then check it. Once it is partially cooked you can easily cut it open & scrape out the seeds, then bake it if you wish, or just microwave til done and scrape the strands out and dress 'em up according to whatever you like.

This! I've always roasted the whole thing before cutting it so it hasn't been a problem!

I eat it with pesto and pancetta, pork&(lite) sun-dried tomato alfredo, and with thai lime peanut sauce and chicken.

Spaghetti squash (or any squash really) and spiral-cut veggie "noodles" can be real calorie savers.

maryjay52

i made a cold spagetti squash salad with feta cheese , tomatoes , orange bell pepper , onion, cut up spinach leaves and italian seasoning, baslamic vinegar and olive oil ..salt and pepper to taste ..loved it

veggieluvr45

i made a cold spagetti squash salad with feta cheese , tomatoes , orange bell pepper , onion, cut up spinach leaves and italian seasoning, baslamic vinegar and olive oil ..salt and pepper to taste ..loved it

That sounds delicious!!

AsaThorsWoman

I never considered microwaving it!

I just cut it in half, scrap seeds, cover in olive oil, salt, pepper, bake for like 45 minutes.

I will have to try the microwave!

chrissyrenee1029

Thanks so much for the tips and recipes I'm going to give it a try when I'm on vaca next week!

jkestens63

Bump

JeralynSh

I always bake the whole thing and then cut it open after cooking. MUCH easier.

squeepig

I've always wondered if you could just boil it whole...

AnnaVee84

haha I almost cut my hand off one time trying to cut a raw spaghetti squash down the middle - gahhh never again!

I've learned now, haha, poke a few holes and microwave it first, then I cut an end off so that it can stand up straight and then it's easier to slice in half! Easy peasy and hand friendly!

Dogwalkingirl

http://paleomg.com/almost-5-ingredient-pizza-spaghetti-pie/

This is the best spaghetti squash recipe I have used. I eat it once a month and have for dinner and lunch the next day.. love it!

Roxmom66

I have used www.skinnytaste.com for recipes. There is a really yummy casserole with parmesan cheese (even my family like that one). I also use it instead of pasta, with ground turkey meat and veggies pasta sauce. There is some quite yummy recipes.