I just bought a spaghetti squash. Ideas? Recipes?

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  • jutymo
    jutymo Posts: 162 Member
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    Last week I made the spaghetti squash lasagna from skinnytaste.com. It was excellent and very filling!

    This is my "go to" spaghetti squash recipe. I make it and freeze individual servings. Have it all the time and LOVE it!
  • Jenny_Lou20
    Jenny_Lou20 Posts: 60 Member
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    Really wanting to try spaghetti squash, but haven't had the chance yet.

    Definately keeping these recipes for when I do get one :)
  • wftiger
    wftiger Posts: 1,283 Member
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    Best recipe EVER -- http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/09/spaghetti-squash-lasagna.html
  • deanotoot
    deanotoot Posts: 28 Member
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    A little evoo and garlic or grapeseed oil and garlic. Excellent!
  • haley6251993
    haley6251993 Posts: 41
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    When I cook mine, I saute onions garlic and tomatoes (as much as you like, there is no exact amount) and pour that over the squash. Sometimes I add grilled chicken too.

    On days where I have it and don't want to go through the effort of all that, I saute garlic and a small amount of butter and then mix it up. Really really good :)
  • sunrize_sc
    sunrize_sc Posts: 157 Member
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    I use it as my pasta for spaghetti. I just follow the directions that are on the sticker that comes on it. My kids love it!
  • poedunk65
    poedunk65 Posts: 1,336 Member
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    Make a pesto sauce or simply add spaghettie sauce to it.
  • monicalosesweight
    monicalosesweight Posts: 1,173 Member
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    Well, I baked it in the oven then sauteed it in olive oil with garlic with some onion and ended up topping it with Parmesan. It was delicious!
  • SilentMelody
    SilentMelody Posts: 57 Member
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    Usually just bake it then make up a crock pot ropa vieja, not really sure of the recipe cause my roommate always made it but she found it on here somewhere. Then scoop out the squash till its spaghetti like and mix It with the beef and broth. Gave it a great crunchy texture to go with the beef
  • NYChick84
    NYChick84 Posts: 331 Member
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    bump!!
  • wlkumpf
    wlkumpf Posts: 241 Member
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    will be trying some of these when my cleanse is over wednesday. Shakeology is not filling me up!
  • Justacoffeenut
    Justacoffeenut Posts: 3,808 Member
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    bump
  • monicalosesweight
    monicalosesweight Posts: 1,173 Member
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    Sorry. It's tough to take picks of spaghetti squash. I made it cooked in the oven and I ended up sauteing it with onions and garlic and added a sprinkle of Parmesan. It was good!

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  • YGSpencer
    YGSpencer Posts: 8
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    If you microwave it, be sure to pierce it to the center. When they explode in the mike, they make a HUGE mess. Just ask me.
  • monicalosesweight
    monicalosesweight Posts: 1,173 Member
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    Yipes. I'm glad I baked it. I'll write that one down as it sounds important.
  • bulbadoof
    bulbadoof Posts: 1,058 Member
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    http://www.familyfreshcooking.com/2011/02/28/bacon-and-cheese-spaghetti-squash-casserole-recipe/

    This recipe is so adaptable and amazing. I've done a "chicken caesar" variation with ground chicken, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, and 1/4 cup of light Caesar salad dressing tossed with the squash, and a "bacon cheeseburger" variation with ground beef, cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, and 1/4 cup of barbecue sauce. The original is pretty good too, but not meaty enough for me.
  • Audrilee1
    Audrilee1 Posts: 12
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    I alwys cut my in half length-wise - scoop out the seeds - put a little water in the middle and cover with saran and microwave until tender in the center when poked with a fork! Scrape out the insides and use just like spaghetti!
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
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    I used it to make an "un"pasta salad and it was delicious. Cook it just long enough to make the strands or "noodle" shred out, cool and toss with other vegetables of your choice and top with your favorite vinaigrette dressing. (toss is some cooked and rinsed kidney beans for added protein and color).
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
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    If you microwave it, be sure to pierce it to the center. When they explode in the mike, they make a HUGE mess. Just ask me.

    I just cut mine in half, remove the seeds and nuke it cut side down on a patter with just a little water to create steam. Works like a charm.
  • rlcobb6
    rlcobb6 Posts: 1
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    Go to Ruby Tuesday's....they have a great entree with spaghetti squash and zucchini. That will give you a better idea of how it should taste. We bake ours in the oven and also add ground turkey meat to the sauce for a low fat protein boost.

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