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Spaghetti Squash

LeiaBeekley
LeiaBeekley Posts: 26 Member
edited October 2024 in Recipes
Good morning, I'm making spaghetti squash for the first time tonight. I put it in the crock pot this morning and I was curious if anyone knew how I should season it?
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  • NKF92879
    NKF92879 Posts: 601 Member
    -salt & pepper (with a little butter)
    -some people put spaghetti sauce on it (I've never tried that)
    -cinnamon
  • MWMaker
    MWMaker Posts: 6
    -little bit of butter and brown sugar
    -honey and cinnamon
  • dargytaylor
    dargytaylor Posts: 840 Member
    i just had some last night for dinner!

    i usually put a red sauce on it.
  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
    I usually just split mine and rub with olive oil, little salt and pepper then put it in a 400 oven for an hour. I freeze it in single serving bags.
  • LeiaBeekley
    LeiaBeekley Posts: 26 Member
    I'm planning on cooking mine with red sauce but wasn't sure if I should still season it. Thank you all for your replies :)
  • TheLuSir
    TheLuSir Posts: 1,674 Member
    never cooked it in a crock, but let me know how it turns out!

    i make spaghetti squash lasagna or "pasta"....mmm mmm mmm
  • heatherterp
    heatherterp Posts: 239
    I have never tried the crock pot. love this one as a side dish
    http://steamykitchen.com/11285-baked-spaghetti-squash-with-garlic-and-butter.html
  • Sporty98
    Sporty98 Posts: 320 Member
    I bake mine and add sea salt and pepper......It's delicious!
  • justme84x
    justme84x Posts: 66
    I usually just split mine and rub with olive oil, little salt and pepper then put it in a 400 oven for an hour. I freeze it in single serving bags.

    ooh i wondered if it could be frozen!! guess this answeres my question!! :)
  • bhalter
    bhalter Posts: 582 Member
    I just put it in place of noodles. The first time I had it, I just put regular spaghetti sauce on it. Last week, I made a homemade tomato and shrimp topping that I put on top of it.
  • sailorsiren13
    sailorsiren13 Posts: 460
    i have always microwaved it never crock-pot let us know how it turns out :)
  • jennajava
    jennajava Posts: 2,176 Member
    I've never been able to make it where I actually liked it. I'd be interested to know how this turns out!
  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
    I'm planning on cooking mine with red sauce but wasn't sure if I should still season it. Thank you all for your replies :)
    I don't think you have to season it with anything if you are going to add sauce.
  • ccarre81
    ccarre81 Posts: 134 Member
    just salt, pepper and garlic.

    I make mine as a lasagna.

    1. Halve it and roast flesh side down (at 400 for about 40 minutes)
    2. Remove the inside with a fork (should look just like spaghetti)
    3. Once you have the flesh removed... layer with tomatoe sauce, squash, sauce, cottage cheese (or ricotta) with parmesan, (can also add a layer of meat here), squash, sauce, mozzerella... bake in oven until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

    It's delicious!
  • j3nnal3igh13
    j3nnal3igh13 Posts: 134
    Depending if you want more of a "spaghetti" and sauce tasting dish or something more sweet and savory. I usually use a homemade marinara sauce with extra veggies. But, just salt, pepper, a drizzle of olive oil and parmesan cheese taste great. So does the brown sugar and cinnamon, but I find it a little to sweet for my liking.
  • jujuwoome
    jujuwoome Posts: 32
    I usually put a block of herb/garlic laughing cow cheese in a serving or swiss cheese and let it melt! Very rich and low cal.
  • KaraK10
    KaraK10 Posts: 4
    I usually bake it in the oven cut in half length wise for about 45 minutes and then sauté the "spaghetti" with a little garlic and olive oil and then add marinara sauce. Im curious as well about the crock pot version.
  • daphnegetnfit
    daphnegetnfit Posts: 175
    bump
  • vegibowl
    vegibowl Posts: 5 Member
    I usually use Ragu & Parmesan (like regular spaghetti) or just some Nature's Seasons. It's pretty flavorful all by itself. Enjoy!
  • ChristaMcCoy24
    ChristaMcCoy24 Posts: 3 Member
    I bake mine with a drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper. Then break it up with a fork and toss with a teensy bit of browned butter and sage. I also like to add some chicken sausage for extra protein.
  • Sp1nGoddess
    Sp1nGoddess Posts: 1,134 Member
    Butter, salt pepper & garlic. If you are low carb a cream sauce is out of this world! But like others I normally do a little tomato sauce.
  • myukniewicz
    myukniewicz Posts: 906 Member
    I bake mine w/ butter, salt & pepper

    Sometimes I do eat it with spagetti sauce too :-)
  • bcampbell54
    bcampbell54 Posts: 932 Member
    I'm going to check back later and see how the crock pot idea works, too.
    I've always had marinara sauce with it, though I suppose any typical squash spicie flavors would work too.
    I like the idea of a lasagna or spaghetti casserole. I'll have to try that one!
  • ilookthetype
    ilookthetype Posts: 3,021 Member
    Paprika, chili powder, etc. I like spicy, I eat it with roasted veggies and sometimes red sauce, but normally just the roasted veggies.
  • SMarie10
    SMarie10 Posts: 956 Member
    just salt, pepper and garlic.

    I make mine as a lasagna.

    1. Halve it and roast flesh side down (at 400 for about 40 minutes)
    2. Remove the inside with a fork (should look just like spaghetti)
    3. Once you have the flesh removed... layer with tomatoe sauce, squash, sauce, cottage cheese (or ricotta) with parmesan, (can also add a layer of meat here), squash, sauce, mozzerella... bake in oven until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

    It's delicious!
    I like the looks of this recipe. I've had it often as a replacement for noodles, but think I will like the lasagna
  • candeee127
    candeee127 Posts: 1
    Hmm I have never cooked Spaghetti Squash in a crock pot before I will be interested to hear how that turns out! I ususally put a little olive oil some garlic and an italian season blend on my spaghetti squash. I have made pesto with it before and have put diced tomatos and seasoning to create a chucky red sauce with either turkey sausage or shrimp. I usually add other veggies or a protein with it.

    Enjoy!
  • easfahl
    easfahl Posts: 567 Member
    Lots of great ideas everyone. I've been wanting to try spaghetti squash but was a bit timid since I'm fairly green in the kitchen. Guess I have no excuse now.
  • MightyMom4
    MightyMom4 Posts: 180
    I eat mine with Garlic, a tiny bit of Salt, Pepper and sprinkled with shredded ramano or parmasan cheese. LOVE IT! That is actually my lunch for today :)
  • acbridges
    acbridges Posts: 21
    I love spaghetti squash! the only thing that i have ever done to it is add spaghetti sauce and cheese, I guess now I need to find a lower more healthy version of those!
  • boobee32
    boobee32 Posts: 450 Member
    I usually just split mine and rub with olive oil, little salt and pepper then put it in a 400 oven for an hour. I freeze it in single serving bags.

    I didnt know you could freeze this....GREAT!!

    I use lots of Mrs. Dash Lemon Pepper on mine. Sometimes I use with spaghetti sauce....yummmmm.
    I love this squash!
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