Spaghetti Squash

kittyinaz
kittyinaz Posts: 300 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
So I tried Spaghetti Squash tonight for the very first time. I was both surprised and disappointed at the same time. With the sauce on it, it was VERY good, and I will say, a definite substitute for pasta!!

However, I was a bit disappointed in how crunchy it was! Everyone who told me to eat it never said it was crunchy :( ... it wasn't off-putting, but I guess just disappointing -- I was hoping for a bit more "pasta-like" texture.

I sliced it in half, scooped the seeds and baked it at 375* for 60 minutes. Do any of you know a better way to cook it that may lend a more tender "noodle"?? :)

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  • bryony_pie
    bryony_pie Posts: 40 Member
    crunchy, eh? well that doesn't sound good! did you spray the cut sides of the squash with cooking spray or anything like that?
  • skinnyjeanzbound
    skinnyjeanzbound Posts: 3,932 Member
    Sounds like yours was undercooked. That's happened to me before--it's much better when cooked until tender. I would just put it in for a bit longer.
  • KaleighL
    KaleighL Posts: 159 Member
    I usually cut it in half, scoop out the seeds, put the halves on the plate with a little bit of water, put wrapping on it, and place it in the microwave for 20 minutes. The squash comes out steamed and it is very tender
  • Want2BRunner
    Want2BRunner Posts: 44 Member
    Another AMAZING substitute for pasta is shirataki noodles!! YUMMY!!
  • ej_xo
    ej_xo Posts: 75 Member
    Yep, definitely under cooked. Pop it in the micro for 10 mins on high after the oven. It'll be good as gold.
  • kittyinaz
    kittyinaz Posts: 300 Member
    Thanks guys! I also heard I can poke a couple holes with a knife and put it in the slow cooker for 8-10 hours.

    I'm just not a huge fan of microwaving things :(
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