Spaghetti Squash
nlhr2011
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I have heard you can bake a spaghetti squash and then take a fork and rake it down the squash and it makes noodle like strands, has the same consistency as spaghetti noodles and doesnt really have a taste and then put what ever sauce you want on it anyone tried this? I looked up the nutrition for it and 1 cup is 42 cal where spaghetti noodles is 210. That would be great if I can make that substitution.
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I cook it on a regular basis and love it because you can dress it up like pasta, but it's healthier. It doesn't have the same texture... it's a bit crunchier in a vegetable sort of way, but I think it's good. Bake it with plenty of garlic on it.
You can add your favorite marinara or meat sauce and toss in plenty of vegetables.0 -
Do you cut it before you bake it or bake it whole? Thanks for the reply!0
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We have spaghetti Squash at least twice a week. I cut mine in half scrape out the seeds and loose stuff, turn cut side down and bake until fork tender. I make a mixture of 8 oz. 99% lean ground turkey browned, to a can of fire roasted tomatoes and italian seasonings. Yummy and easy.0
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I cut mine in two and then scoop out the seeds. Then I rub some olive oil over the entire thing and place cut side down on a lined cookie sheet. I then cook it for about 40min at 350-375 until tender.0
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oops double post0
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Love Love speghetti squash, no longer do I use noodles!0
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mmm...sound yummy I am going to try it!! Thanks for the info.0
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It's not the same as pasta, but works well. My beef with spaghetti squash is that it can be awfully wet - so I scrape the cooked flesh into a clean kitchen towel and literally wring it out. It's tricky to do while it's hot, but totally worth it IMHO. Makes a huge difference in the wetness/texture.0
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YES! My Grandma made a Spaghetti Squash dinner one night and I didn't even realize that they weren't noodles, it was really good!0
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mmmmm I love spaghetti squash! I either bake or microwave it whole (i.e. do not cut it in half), then when tender cut it in half, scoop out the seeds & go. Make sure you poke it with a fork first though.
Great with any sauce you like (we've used vodka sauce, spaghetti sauce...) but it is not exactly the same as pasta (different consistency, a bit crunchier). I love it though!
Also - you can bake the seeds just like pumpkin seeds! I like with just a bit of salt & cayenne pepper/curry powder, or with cinnamon. mmmm0 -
I love spaghetti squash as well and I actually baked it in the oven like I make baked pasta with marinara and chesse and it was sooo good.0
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I agree with the other posters.....it's awesome!! I serve it pretty much the same way I would as regular spaghetti noodles....pasta sauce with ground turkey or chicken, with mushrooms, olives, and capers.....pretty tasty!! =]0
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once it's cooked you can do anything with it! I have made it sweet, with a little butter and splenda, and it's good. I also sautee it it to reheat in olive oil and garlic and sprinkle it with parmesan. Add a protein and you're done!0
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Ooh!!
I gotta try that!!
Do they sell it at any grocery store??0 -
has anyone ever used shredded zucchini as a "noodle" for spaghetti sauce? i can't remember where I read that, but I'm sure it was on this site somewhere. Just wondering how you'd soften up the zucchini before adding sauce? Steaming? Microwave? Not sure... But I like the idea because zucchini is one of those things that could soak up the flavour of the sauce and wouldn't add many calories. :happy:
I also saw a post a while back where someone used thin slices of zucchini as a substitute for lasagna noodles. Neat idea! What will they come up with next?! :laugh:0 -
I love it! It is completely different from spaghetti noodles so don't go into it expecting them to be similar because you'll be disappointed. It has a great butter flavor all in its self and goes great with tomato sauce. Sometimes I just toss it with evoo, a little garlic, and little parmesan.. YUMMY!0
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I have loved spaghetti squash for years, cook it and add some Alfredo or pesto and sautéed chicken, it's amazing!!! I might make some tonight now that it's in my head!!0
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Spag squash is great! I actually prefer it now over noodles. Also zucchini: use a veggie peeler or mandoline to cut thin broad strips, steam them, and top with whatever sauce you want.0
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I love it and my kids will eat it. They know it isn't noodles, but they don't care. They say it tastes even better. Boys age 3 and 5.0
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YEAP!!! I LOVE Spaghetti Squash! I top it with a hearty homemade spaghetti sauce and it is SO good!!! AND I can get the toddlers to eat it- they don't know the difference!
There is a difference, it has a little more bite to it, but it is so good- In fact, I'm making it one night this week for dinner!0
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