Spaghetti Squash??

iolano
iolano Posts: 20
Hey All!!!

Any good recipes for spaghetti squash? I'm making it for the first time tomorrow night!

Thanks :)

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  • cyberskirt
    cyberskirt Posts: 218
    Spaghetti squash is awesome! I just have it with a spaghetti sauce!! hehe.

    I make mine from scratch. ground beef, lots of veggies and tomatoes diced and pureed!
  • alikat789
    alikat789 Posts: 105 Member
    I like it simple
    shred the squash and season with salt and pepper and some cheese and little bit of butter
    or
    add some spaghetti sauce, meat and veggies.

    I need to try more recipes too.

    PS. Hint to make cutting easier - microwave the squash for 1 - 2 minutes before cutting.
  • Gonzaln2
    Gonzaln2 Posts: 13 Member
    Spaghetti Squash has the tendency to be on the sweeter side. I personally like mine with tomato sauce, roasted garlic and a spicy protein... like spicy itallian chicken sausage.
  • VegGrrl
    VegGrrl Posts: 336 Member
    A bit of EVOO, some fresh basil,freshly ground black pepper to taste, and a fair amount of parma (vegan for me, thank you) = YUM!


    (Oh yeah - it's really good with the pesto of your choice as well - I like a hazelnut based one I get at my local food co-op.)
  • ksizzle911
    ksizzle911 Posts: 130 Member
    I make a recipe called Low Carb Primavera Delight

    1 large spaghetti squash, cooked
    2 cups broccoli
    2 cups low carb marinara sauce
    1 Tbsp olive oil
    1/2 cup chopped onions
    2 cloves of garlic

    Just saute the onions and garlic in a pan with the olive oil for about 4 minutes, add the broccoli and cook until tender. In the meantime, bake the spaghetti squash ( I don't have my recipe handy so I'm not sure about the temp or time on that, but I'm sure you could find it online somewhere) When squash is cooked, run a fork through it until it makes spaghetti style strands and divide between 4 plates. Portion the sauted mixture evenly over the 4 plates and then add 1/2 cup of marinara on top.
    The recipe I make only has 158 calories per serving!! Sorry, not a very thourough recipe, but it's VERY EASY to make and quite delicious. Could definitely add some ground turkey to up the protein and make it a whole meal =)
  • Val_91
    Val_91 Posts: 36
    I find spaghetti squash disgusting. Apparently I'm one of the few that thinks this lol.
  • YES! My spaghetti squash lasagna is to die for!!! :)

    2 Spaghetti Squash
    1 Medium or Large Yellow Onion
    1 Green Bell Pepper
    Minced Garlic to taste (I usually use 3 tsp with my sauce)
    1 large tomato (or parts of many types, like I do, totaling out to 1 whole)
    2 jars of spaghetti sauce (I use Classico 4 cheese and tomato/basil with this recipe)
    1 package of ground chicken (optional - without, this is a great vegetarian meal!)
    1 large package of Mozzarella Cheese. I usually use about 2/3 of the package, sometimes a little more.
    Parmesan Cheese to taste


    Squash:

    Stab multiple holes in both squash's for ventilation.
    Boil Squash(s) until each can be easily penetrated with a fork (not too soft, though... you don't want it to fall apart!)
    Cut open each squash and gut the seeds.


    Sauce

    1) Chicken:
    Pull apart ground chicken place in a frying pan with a small amount of Olive Oil
    Cook until cooked thoroughly

    2.) Veggies:
    Chop/Dice the onion and the bell pepper
    Place both in a frying pan with a small amount of Olive Oil
    Also, add garlic in the pan.
    Saute until onions are caramelized and bell peppers are soft(er).


    *Place chicken and grilled veggies in a larger pot
    *Add both jars of sauce
    *Add sliced tomato's to sauce
    *Bring sauce to a low boil, and then let simmer.



    Lasagna:
    Use a fork to scrape out the sqash. Layer the first squash in a pyrex baking dish.
    Next, make a thin layer of the sauce on top of the squash.
    Next, grate some Mozerrella cheese over the sauce.

    ^ Repeat these steps for second layer.


    Bake lasagna at 475 for approximately 25-40 minutes. You may use a lower temperature and cook a bit longer. All ovens seem to do this a bit differently, in my experience.

    When the cheese is melted and lightly browned, you're set! :)

    Let cool, and serve!
  • LiviLou2011
    LiviLou2011 Posts: 437 Member
    I find spaghetti squash disgusting. Apparently I'm one of the few that thinks this lol.

    well im like what the heck is squash lol
  • Masterdo
    Masterdo Posts: 331 Member
    It's really good :) I just use regular meat spaghetti sauce, just more of it than I would with pastas. And Parmesan cheese. It's delicious :)
  • sammybear521
    sammybear521 Posts: 25 Member
    I just bought my first one. The label says microwave and then bake for an hour.. I am excited to try it. I just bought some low cal spaghetti sauce,
  • schpanks
    schpanks Posts: 468 Member
    From allrecipes.com. This is so amazingly awesome and very low cal. I wish I were eating it right now!

    Prep Time:
    15 Min

    Cook Time:
    30 Min

    Ready In:
    45 Min


    Original Recipe Yield
    6 servings

    Ingredients
    1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
    2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    1 onion, chopped
    1 clove garlic, minced
    1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
    3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
    3 tablespoons sliced black olives
    2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil




    Directions
    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
    2. Place spaghetti squash cut sides down on the prepared baking sheet, and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a sharp knife can be inserted with only a little resistance. Remove squash from oven, and set aside to cool enough to be easily handled.
    3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic, and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, and cook only until tomatoes are warm.
    4. Use a large spoon to scoop the stringy pulp from the squash, and place in a medium bowl. Toss with the sauteed vegetables, feta cheese, olives, and basil. Serve warm.



    Nutritional Information

    Amount Per Serving Calories: 147 | Total Fat: 9.8g | Cholesterol: 17mg
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  • YES! My spaghetti squash lasagna is to die for!

    2 Spaghetti Squash
    1 Medium or Large Yellow Onion
    1 Green Bell Pepper
    Minced Garlic to taste (I usually use 3 tsp with my sauce)
    1 large tomato (or parts of many types, like I do, totaling out to 1 whole)
    2 jars of spaghetti sauce (I use Classico 4 cheese and tomato/basil with this recipe)
    1 package of ground chicken (optional - without, this is a great vegetarian meal!)
    1 large package of Mozzarella Cheese. I usually use about 2/3 of the package, sometimes a little more.
    Parmesan Cheese to taste


    Squash:

    Stab multiple holes in both squash's for ventilation.
    Boil Squash(s) until each can be easily penetrated with a fork (not too soft, though... you don't want it to fall apart!)
    Cut open each squash and gut the seeds.


    Sauce

    1) Chicken:
    Pull apart ground chicken place in a frying pan with a small amount of Olive Oil
    Cook until cooked thoroughly

    2.) Veggies:
    Chop/Dice the onion and the bell pepper
    Place both in a frying pan with a small amount of Olive Oil
    Also, add garlic in the pan.
    Saute until onions are caramelized and bell peppers are soft(er).


    *Place chicken and grilled veggies in a larger pot
    *Add both jars of sauce
    *Add sliced tomato's to sauce
    *Bring sauce to a low boil, and then let simmer.



    Lasagna:
    Use a fork to scrape out the sqash. Layer the first squash in a pyrex baking dish.
    Next, make a thin layer of the sauce on top of the squash.
    Next, grate some Mozerrella cheese over the sauce.

    ^ Repeat these steps for second layer.


    Bake lasagna at 475 for approximately 25-40 minutes. You may use a lower temperature and cook a bit longer. All ovens seem to do this a bit differently, in my experience.

    When the cheese is melted and lightly browned, you're set! :)

    Let cool, and serve!

    I forgot to add the nutrition info!!!

    Per Serving: 201 Calories / 22 Carbs / 8 fat / 5 Fiber / 11 Protein / 654 Sodium (with ground chicken)
  • wheeler05
    wheeler05 Posts: 10 Member
    I just made a pasta/spaghetti squash salad

    1 Spaghetti Squash
    1 bunch of asparagus
    1 package cherry tomatoes
    1 can of sliced mushrooms
    diced chicken breast
    fat free italian dressing
    Parmesan cheese

    Squash:
    Stab multiple holes in squash for ventilation
    Bake squash until you can easily penetrate with fork
    cut open squash and gut the seeds

    Chicken:
    I buy the fully cooked diced chicken breast that you just put in a skillet and warm

    Asparagus:
    Put asparagus in baking dish with a little olive oil
    season with pepper, garlic powder and a little lemon juice
    cook for about 25 minutes
    cut up when cooked

    Use a fork to scrape out the squash
    Add diced chicken, mushrooms, cooked asparagus and cherry tomatoes
    Add italian dressing to your liking
    Top with Parmesan cheese to taste
    Stir and Serve
  • cyclerjenn
    cyclerjenn Posts: 833 Member
    As a vegetrain, I eat pull squash sandwiches. Just roast it in the oven with BBQ sauce and then pull it with a fork and eat on a whole wheat bun.
  • erintheinspiration
    erintheinspiration Posts: 229 Member
    Cut it in half (long ways) and put it in a baking sheet. Top with a little bit of brown sugar and a little bit of butter. Let it cook in the oven and then serve with grilled pork chops. Delicious!!