Spaghetti Squash??

iolano

Hey All!!!

Any good recipes for spaghetti squash? I'm making it for the first time tomorrow night!

Thanks

cyberskirt

Spaghetti squash is awesome! I just have it with a spaghetti sauce!! hehe.

I make mine from scratch. ground beef, lots of veggies and tomatoes diced and pureed!

alikat789

I like it simple
shred the squash and season with salt and pepper and some cheese and little bit of butter
or
add some spaghetti sauce, meat and veggies.

I need to try more recipes too.

PS. Hint to make cutting easier - microwave the squash for 1 - 2 minutes before cutting.

Gonzaln2

Spaghetti Squash has the tendency to be on the sweeter side. I personally like mine with tomato sauce, roasted garlic and a spicy protein... like spicy itallian chicken sausage.

VegGrrl

A bit of EVOO, some fresh basil,freshly ground black pepper to taste, and a fair amount of parma (vegan for me, thank you) = YUM!


(Oh yeah - it's really good with the pesto of your choice as well - I like a hazelnut based one I get at my local food co-op.)

ksizzle911

I make a recipe called Low Carb Primavera Delight

1 large spaghetti squash, cooked
2 cups broccoli
2 cups low carb marinara sauce
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onions
2 cloves of garlic

Just saute the onions and garlic in a pan with the olive oil for about 4 minutes, add the broccoli and cook until tender. In the meantime, bake the spaghetti squash ( I don't have my recipe handy so I'm not sure about the temp or time on that, but I'm sure you could find it online somewhere) When squash is cooked, run a fork through it until it makes spaghetti style strands and divide between 4 plates. Portion the sauted mixture evenly over the 4 plates and then add 1/2 cup of marinara on top.
The recipe I make only has 158 calories per serving!! Sorry, not a very thourough recipe, but it's VERY EASY to make and quite delicious. Could definitely add some ground turkey to up the protein and make it a whole meal

Val_91

I find spaghetti squash disgusting. Apparently I'm one of the few that thinks this lol.

herownkindofwonderfull

YES! My spaghetti squash lasagna is to die for!!!

2 Spaghetti Squash
1 Medium or Large Yellow Onion
1 Green Bell Pepper
Minced Garlic to taste (I usually use 3 tsp with my sauce)
1 large tomato (or parts of many types, like I do, totaling out to 1 whole)
2 jars of spaghetti sauce (I use Classico 4 cheese and tomato/basil with this recipe)
1 package of ground chicken (optional - without, this is a great vegetarian meal!)
1 large package of Mozzarella Cheese. I usually use about 2/3 of the package, sometimes a little more.
Parmesan Cheese to taste


Squash:

Stab multiple holes in both squash's for ventilation.
Boil Squash(s) until each can be easily penetrated with a fork (not too soft, though... you don't want it to fall apart!)
Cut open each squash and gut the seeds.


Sauce

1) Chicken:
Pull apart ground chicken place in a frying pan with a small amount of Olive Oil
Cook until cooked thoroughly

2.) Veggies:
Chop/Dice the onion and the bell pepper
Place both in a frying pan with a small amount of Olive Oil
Also, add garlic in the pan.
Saute until onions are caramelized and bell peppers are soft(er).


*Place chicken and grilled veggies in a larger pot
*Add both jars of sauce
*Add sliced tomato's to sauce
*Bring sauce to a low boil, and then let simmer.



Lasagna:
Use a fork to scrape out the sqash. Layer the first squash in a pyrex baking dish.
Next, make a thin layer of the sauce on top of the squash.
Next, grate some Mozerrella cheese over the sauce.

^ Repeat these steps for second layer.


Bake lasagna at 475 for approximately 25-40 minutes. You may use a lower temperature and cook a bit longer. All ovens seem to do this a bit differently, in my experience.

When the cheese is melted and lightly browned, you're set!

Let cool, and serve!

LiviLou2011

I find spaghetti squash disgusting. Apparently I'm one of the few that thinks this lol.

well im like what the heck is squash lol

Masterdo

It's really good I just use regular meat spaghetti sauce, just more of it than I would with pastas. And Parmesan cheese. It's delicious

sammybear521

I just bought my first one. The label says microwave and then bake for an hour.. I am excited to try it. I just bought some low cal spaghetti sauce,

schpanks

From allrecipes.com. This is so amazingly awesome and very low cal. I wish I were eating it right now!

Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
30 Min

Ready In:
45 Min


Original Recipe Yield
6 servings

Ingredients
1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
3 tablespoons sliced black olives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil




Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
2. Place spaghetti squash cut sides down on the prepared baking sheet, and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a sharp knife can be inserted with only a little resistance. Remove squash from oven, and set aside to cool enough to be easily handled.
3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic, and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, and cook only until tomatoes are warm.
4. Use a large spoon to scoop the stringy pulp from the squash, and place in a medium bowl. Toss with the sauteed vegetables, feta cheese, olives, and basil. Serve warm.



Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 147 | Total Fat: 9.8g | Cholesterol: 17mg

Pattywack74

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herownkindofwonderfull

YES! My spaghetti squash lasagna is to die for!

2 Spaghetti Squash
1 Medium or Large Yellow Onion
1 Green Bell Pepper
Minced Garlic to taste (I usually use 3 tsp with my sauce)
1 large tomato (or parts of many types, like I do, totaling out to 1 whole)
2 jars of spaghetti sauce (I use Classico 4 cheese and tomato/basil with this recipe)
1 package of ground chicken (optional - without, this is a great vegetarian meal!)
1 large package of Mozzarella Cheese. I usually use about 2/3 of the package, sometimes a little more.
Parmesan Cheese to taste


Squash:

Stab multiple holes in both squash's for ventilation.
Boil Squash(s) until each can be easily penetrated with a fork (not too soft, though... you don't want it to fall apart!)
Cut open each squash and gut the seeds.


Sauce

1) Chicken:
Pull apart ground chicken place in a frying pan with a small amount of Olive Oil
Cook until cooked thoroughly

2.) Veggies:
Chop/Dice the onion and the bell pepper
Place both in a frying pan with a small amount of Olive Oil
Also, add garlic in the pan.
Saute until onions are caramelized and bell peppers are soft(er).


*Place chicken and grilled veggies in a larger pot
*Add both jars of sauce
*Add sliced tomato's to sauce
*Bring sauce to a low boil, and then let simmer.



Lasagna:
Use a fork to scrape out the sqash. Layer the first squash in a pyrex baking dish.
Next, make a thin layer of the sauce on top of the squash.
Next, grate some Mozerrella cheese over the sauce.

^ Repeat these steps for second layer.


Bake lasagna at 475 for approximately 25-40 minutes. You may use a lower temperature and cook a bit longer. All ovens seem to do this a bit differently, in my experience.

When the cheese is melted and lightly browned, you're set!

Let cool, and serve!

I forgot to add the nutrition info!!!

Per Serving: 201 Calories / 22 Carbs / 8 fat / 5 Fiber / 11 Protein / 654 Sodium (with ground chicken)

wheeler05

I just made a pasta/spaghetti squash salad

1 Spaghetti Squash
1 bunch of asparagus
1 package cherry tomatoes
1 can of sliced mushrooms
diced chicken breast
fat free italian dressing
Parmesan cheese

Squash:
Stab multiple holes in squash for ventilation
Bake squash until you can easily penetrate with fork
cut open squash and gut the seeds

Chicken:
I buy the fully cooked diced chicken breast that you just put in a skillet and warm

Asparagus:
Put asparagus in baking dish with a little olive oil
season with pepper, garlic powder and a little lemon juice
cook for about 25 minutes
cut up when cooked

Use a fork to scrape out the squash
Add diced chicken, mushrooms, cooked asparagus and cherry tomatoes
Add italian dressing to your liking
Top with Parmesan cheese to taste
Stir and Serve

cyclerjenn

As a vegetrain, I eat pull squash sandwiches. Just roast it in the oven with BBQ sauce and then pull it with a fork and eat on a whole wheat bun.

erintheinspiration

Cut it in half (long ways) and put it in a baking sheet. Top with a little bit of brown sugar and a little bit of butter. Let it cook in the oven and then serve with grilled pork chops. Delicious!!