Spaghetti Squash--how far is too far?

libbystvall
libbystvall Posts: 3 Member
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Though it's taken me a little while to come around, I am totally loving spaghetti squash with tomato sauce and parmesan cheese (I microwave each half for 6 minutes with a little olive oil and garlic) but I'm wondering how far I can go with this noodle substitute. I love Asian-inspired soups and it seems like spag. squash would be a great stand in for vermicelli noodles, does anyone have experience using it in soups?

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  • gonnamakeanewaccount
    gonnamakeanewaccount Posts: 642 Member
    I've never tried spaghetti squash before, but this seems like a good idea. :)
  • libbystvall
    libbystvall Posts: 3 Member
    I cut it in half, scoop out the seedy part, add some garlic and evoo and throw each half in the microwave for 6-7 minutes then scoop it out and top with tomato sauce and parmesan. It's yummy and super low cal. And each squash is like $1.49 and at least two servings, I usually get three. Give it a try for sure!!
  • prismblitz
    prismblitz Posts: 196
    Had it for the first time last night. Excellent!
  • SouthernArt77
    SouthernArt77 Posts: 223 Member
    We love it roasted in the oven. This week, we had it as a side to roasted chicken. All it needed was a little salt & pepper! It's also great with a wedge of Laughing Cow cheese stirred in while it's hot. Our favorite recipe is the spaghetti squash & tomato bake from greenlitebites.com.
  • FitBeto
    FitBeto Posts: 2,121 Member
    I had it with Alfredo it it was pretty awesome. Wanting to go farther too but I am afraid one recipie will make me dislike it lol
  • chivalryder
    chivalryder Posts: 4,391 Member
    I think as long as you don't start shoving it up your butt, someone else's butt, or doing other inappropriate things with it, you should be good.

    But hey, if you're kinky like that, go for it. Just don't post it on these forums.
  • CharlieBarleyMom
    CharlieBarleyMom Posts: 727 Member
    I cut it in half, scoop out the seedy part, add some garlic and evoo and throw each half in the microwave for 6-7 minutes then scoop it out and top with tomato sauce and parmesan. It's yummy and super low cal. And each squash is like $1.49 and at least two servings, I usually get three. Give it a try for sure!!

    Are you buying it at a farmer's market for that price? Even at one of my fresh farm stands it is .89/pound. At the grocery store it is $1.29/ pound. Each spaghetti squash is about 3 pounds. I LOVE them!
  • steffanyjames
    steffanyjames Posts: 47 Member
    I think as long as you don't start shoving it up your butt, someone else's butt, or doing other inappropriate things with it, you should be good.

    But hey, if you're kinky like that, go for it. Just don't post it on these forums.

    LOL I second that :)

    Let us know how it turns out in an Asian soup if you try it! I like it but haven't experimented much with it. I like Acorn squash much better but would be willing to try more recipes if you find something that works! Cheers :)
  • AprilRenewed
    AprilRenewed Posts: 691 Member
    I've been eating spaghetti squash like I eat my salads - as a base. Then I throw in everything from shrimp and mushrooms with garlic sauce to a Vegan Boca Burger with my thai sauce (made with soy and PB2).
  • almostgoodbye99
    almostgoodbye99 Posts: 60 Member
    I have never had spaghetti squash before. I love pasta of all kinds but I have never enjoyed the taste of squash (any kind that I have tried). What kind of flavor does spaghetti squash have? I would like to try it but I would hate to have to toss it out if I find I don't like it (hate wasting food...probably why I'm so fat in the first place)!
  • daisiemae123
    daisiemae123 Posts: 277 Member
    bump because I am curious if anyone has tried it in soups too. Love spaghetti squash with just about everything but haven't tried that yet. Would be awesome if it worked.
  • NikkiSmo
    NikkiSmo Posts: 180 Member
    Thats so funny because I made spagetti squash with an "Asian" flare last night! I sauteed some veggies, put in some leftover grilled chicken, added some peanut sauce and the spagetti squash noodles ~ it was GREAT!
  • Juliane_
    Juliane_ Posts: 373 Member
    I've been having a love affair with spaghetti squash lately. I love how low cal/low car it is and it makes me feel like I'm eating something much more substantial than just veggies and a protein.

    The way you plan to use it sounds like it could work. Try it!
  • hiker359
    hiker359 Posts: 577 Member
    As far as you want. You'll never know unless you give it a shot.
  • wareagle8706
    wareagle8706 Posts: 1,090 Member
    bump, I would like to know a lot more ways to make it. I just do the tomato suace, parm cheese thing too.
  • boxem180
    boxem180 Posts: 63 Member
    My husband has replaced noodles with spaghetti squash in his Pad Thai recipe and it's gotten to the point where we prefer it over normal noodles. I think it'd work really well in soups so long as you add it at the very end as to not overcook it.
  • beckajw
    beckajw Posts: 1,728 Member
    Though it's taken me a little while to come around, I am totally loving spaghetti squash with tomato sauce and parmesan cheese (I microwave each half for 6 minutes with a little olive oil and garlic) but I'm wondering how far I can go with this noodle substitute. I love Asian-inspired soups and it seems like spag. squash would be a great stand in for vermicelli noodles, does anyone have experience using it in soups?

    I've never used it in any Asian dishes. I always eat it as spaghetti. I love it with spicy turkey sausage, peppers and tomato sauce. I also love it with chicken breast and mixed veggies (broccoli, carrots, green beans) and tomato sauce, and of course just with tomato sauce. Yeah--tomato sauce theme.

    Let me know if you try it in a soup. I'd be interested in that. I would think that you would have to cook the soup separately and add the "noodles" at the end.
  • libbystvall
    libbystvall Posts: 3 Member
    The prices remain pretty consistent around here (Atlanta) whether I buy from a chain-grocery or a Farmer's market.

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