I just bought a spaghetti squash. Ideas? Recipes?

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  • llynn09
    llynn09 Posts: 1
    Cut squash in half and cook in the microwave. Scoop out seeds and then remove the pulp. Cut up a medium onion. Add squash and onion in a skillet with 2 cloves of garlic and 2 tablespoons of olive. Then add salt and pepper to taste. It will cook quickly and is done when onions are cooked tender.
  • beekuzz
    beekuzz Posts: 428 Member
    Bump
  • scb18
    scb18 Posts: 20
    I LOVE spaghetti squash! I usually cook it in the microwave and depending on how I feel I'll add a little bit of I Can't Believe It's Not Butter and some freshly shredded mozzarella cheese. I think it acts more like a spaghetti substitute when you put some pasta sauce on it though (I use healthy choice). Either way it's so filling!
  • mandersatx
    mandersatx Posts: 86
    I grill bell peppers, yellow squash, onions, and tomatoes on my Foreman grill, chop them up & put them in a little bit of jarred marinara sauce, serving it over spag squash. Sometimes I add grilled chicken to it. Low cal, high fiber. :)
  • Gauntlettes
    Gauntlettes Posts: 16
    Bump :)
  • itsjilly
    itsjilly Posts: 40
    Spray of some pam, and dice up some Garlic, Tomato's, onions and fry it up together with the squash.

    Add a little Parm Cheese, or some olive oil!

    Thats what I had tonight with a turkey burger!!
  • jo3y20
    jo3y20 Posts: 89 Member
    Love spaghetti sqaush. I make it with spaghetti sauce and ground turkey. YUM.

    Bump for later.
  • aproc
    aproc Posts: 1,033 Member
    throw it on a skillet with some chicken, broccolli, braggs liquid aminos (soy sauce alternative) and you'll have a yummy stirfry. I also mix nutritional yeast in after for a cheesy pasta-like dish.
  • ARDuBaie
    ARDuBaie Posts: 378 Member
    S squash with pesto.
    S squash with salt and pepper.
    S squash with parmesan and butter - my personal favorite.
    S squash with spaghetti sauce. Use it like it is spaghetti.
    Stuff it with a mixture of cooked wild rice, raisins, egg (to hold it all together), chopped green and red pepper, onion, and mushrooms. Cover with foil and bake until the squash is tender. Yummy.
  • jerber160
    jerber160 Posts: 2,607 Member
    The Fat Lady at the doctor's office who turned me on to MFP told me I could eat 2 lean cuisines for dinner....because eating at work is sometimes difficult... I've found that one or one and one-half cups of spaghetti squash with a lean cuisine dinner (210-250 calorie ones are the ones I use) poured over it, with salad or a soup is a fine quick easy meal while at work.

    I also like SQ with butter or olive oil, garlic/garlic salt, a few capers.......as a side to anything. it's one of my new favorites I've found here at mfp..
  • jutymo
    jutymo Posts: 162 Member
    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
    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
    Best recipe EVER -- http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/09/spaghetti-squash-lasagna.html
  • deanotoot
    deanotoot Posts: 28 Member
    A little evoo and garlic or grapeseed oil and garlic. Excellent!
  • haley6251993
    haley6251993 Posts: 41
    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
    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
    Make a pesto sauce or simply add spaghettie sauce to it.
  • monicalosesweight
    monicalosesweight Posts: 1,173 Member
    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
    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
    bump!!
  • wlkumpf
    wlkumpf Posts: 241 Member
    will be trying some of these when my cleanse is over wednesday. Shakeology is not filling me up!
  • Justacoffeenut
    Justacoffeenut Posts: 3,749 Member
    bump
  • monicalosesweight
    monicalosesweight Posts: 1,173 Member
    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
    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
    Yipes. I'm glad I baked it. I'll write that one down as it sounds important.
  • bulbadoof
    bulbadoof Posts: 1,058 Member
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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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