Spaghetti Squash

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  • HisChild2011
    HisChild2011 Posts: 145 Member
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  • momof8munchkins
    momof8munchkins Posts: 1,167 Member
    LOVE spaghetti squash it has the taste and texture of rice noodles.. great with spaghetti sauce.. if you are fortunate enough to be able to grow some..try the orange variety too - called Hasta Lapasta..it's awesome with cheese sauce
  • Wfortner
    Wfortner Posts: 77 Member
    It's not the same as pasta, but works well. My beef with spaghetti squash is that it can be awfully wet - so I scrape the cooked flesh into a clean kitchen towel and literally wring it out. It's tricky to do while it's hot, but totally worth it IMHO. Makes a huge difference in the wetness/texture.

    I cooke mine in the microwave for 8-10 minutes, til its softened, then cut in half...careful its HOT.. remove seeds and center pulp, then scrape out strands with a fork. Heat up a teeny bit of olive oil and cook strands for a few minutes in skillet with garlic and pepper...This will take the moisture out. Then we eat like real spaghetti..topped with lean homemade turkey marina/spaghetti sauce...YUMMY!!!!!
  • KBGirts
    KBGirts Posts: 882 Member
    Do you cut it before you bake it or bake it whole? Thanks for the reply!

    I cut it in half (kinda hard to do) and scoop out all the seeds and "hairy, furry guts". I rub olive oil and garlic all over the middle.
  • JennC831
    JennC831 Posts: 628 Member
    I bought my first spaghetti squash last night and I plan on making it Thursday night for dinner... Can't wait to try it out...
  • byHISstrength
    byHISstrength Posts: 984 Member
    Wow....I definitely need to try spaghetti squash. Sounds super easy to make.
  • Lyric82
    Lyric82 Posts: 119
    I am IN LOVE with spaghetti squash! I just made it for the first time monday night - and to me, it tasted JUST like angel hair pasta! I sauted some tomato, onion, and garlic and put it on top of the squash..it was amazing!

    I plan on stocking up and making it many more times and trying different recipes!
  • Rwarnacutt
    Rwarnacutt Posts: 1 Member
    I eat it all the time. A bit crunchier but really good. Halve it length wise and scrape seeds out. Place face down on cooking sprayed sheet and bake for 20-30 minutes at 350 degrees until rind it tender. Cool and scrape out "noodles" with a fork. Top with whatever you want.
  • hungriesmama13
    hungriesmama13 Posts: 17
    We cook it a couple times a month in our house. It is a little sweeter than pasta, but with sauce & low fat cheeses it can be a very good alternative to the carbs in pasta.
  • oct31x2
    oct31x2 Posts: 1
    I find it hard to cut and was given this tip: microwave it for at least 5 minutes, then cut it in half. I then wrap each half in saran wrap and put it back in the microwave for another 5 minutes or so. Then fork shred it. I always use this instead of pasta for spaghetti type dishes. Love it!!
  • kathyc609
    kathyc609 Posts: 258 Member
    i use cabbage leaves to replace lasagna noodles and its really good.
  • esjaygee
    esjaygee Posts: 148 Member
    I just cooked one for the first time on Sunday and it was pretty easy to do. I poked a bunch of holes in it and cut it after it was cooked. I was able to eat it as a side dish for three separate meals and look forward to trying it different ways as it was quite tasty. What a great food at only 42 calories a cup!
  • knelson422
    knelson422 Posts: 308 Member
    Top with some grilled chicken, sauteed spinach, and sauce, really good.
  • vs1023
    vs1023 Posts: 417 Member
    I eat it all the time! I generally don't have a lot of time to bake it in the oven, so i put it in the microwave for a little bit first with some holes poked into it, because it's easier to cut. Then I cut it in half and put it face down with some water into a small pyrex dish and nuke for around 10 min. I usually put sauce over it or i'll do diced tomato, ground beef and mozzarella or pecorino romano. It's good with just about anything and very filling.
  • PaleoPath4Lyfe
    PaleoPath4Lyfe Posts: 3,161 Member
    I have heard you can bake a spaghetti squash and then take a fork and rake it down the squash and it makes noodle like strands, has the same consistency as spaghetti noodles and doesnt really have a taste and then put what ever sauce you want on it anyone tried this? I looked up the nutrition for it and 1 cup is 42 cal where spaghetti noodles is 210. That would be great if I can make that substitution.

    I love it.

    Sitr Fried, marinara or alfredo sauce...........salt, pepper, butter and garlic and parmesan cheese. YUM. I love it any way you can dress it up.

    I am actually making some tonight with italian sausage and home made marinara sauce.
  • AlabasterVerve
    AlabasterVerve Posts: 3,171 Member
    Each time we go shopping we're trying to pick up something we've never had before and last week it was spaghetti squash. It was pretty cool (was fun/neat the way the flesh pulled away in strands) and tasted great (mild flavor, sort of crunchy) and considering how few calories it has we'll definitely be having it again!

    We used it just like we would pasta and served it with a red sauce and chicken meatballs but I don't think I'll be serving it that way again because even though it tasted good the red sauce and yellow squash was kind of orange on the plate and just looked unappetizing. Next time, I'm going to try it with olive oil, garlic, tomatoes and Parmesan similar to this recipe:

    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/spaghetti-squash-i/
  • swillis21
    swillis21 Posts: 251 Member
    Bump! Idk I haven't tried this yet! lol :)
  • jenluvsushi
    jenluvsushi Posts: 933 Member
    i use cabbage leaves to replace lasagna noodles and its really good.

    I do almost the same as you but I use sliced zucchini strips instead....the bigger the zucchini the better (fatter noodles). Cabbage is a great idea...might have to try it...... thanks!
  • RonKay
    RonKay Posts: 85 Member
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  • jfluchere
    jfluchere Posts: 346 Member
    I love It!
  • KimR87
    KimR87 Posts: 295 Member
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  • soaps54
    soaps54 Posts: 564 Member
    bump - finally bought one today!
  • KickassAugust
    KickassAugust Posts: 1,430 Member
    Had it for the first time last night on Valentines Day! It was wonderful... a new fav!
  • mylilliam
    mylilliam Posts: 27 Member
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  • FitForLife81
    FitForLife81 Posts: 372 Member
    I <3 spaghetti squash it is my fav =) Having it tomorrow night!!! Keep the other recipes coming I am always looking for new ways to dress it up =)
  • Wilson336
    Wilson336 Posts: 76
    It is a decent low-calorie alternative to spaghetti, but the taste is markedly different. There is a definite sweet, "squashy" type taste, thought it is relatively mild. For me it quickly gets too sweet unless I cook it with garlic and pepper. Spaghetti sauce mixed in does give you the feel of spaghetti.
  • ivyvine22001
    ivyvine22001 Posts: 18 Member
    Totally YUMMY! I cook mine in the microwave.. I just poke holes with a fork and cook for about 5-8 min... cut, scoop out the seeds and use a fork to separate the strands... I hate squash, but looove this! I usually put a bit of tomato sauce over it... good luck!
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