Oh my god, its a miracle food

Sphaghetti squash! i juststuffed my face with a big plate of mock pasta, alfredo sauce, shrimp and broccoli for about 350 calories, with how much sphaghetti squash i ate i think if i used pasta i'd be around 900 calories! i love it! i just made it for the firsttime today and though it took some time to prepare, one somewhat small squash made enough pretend pasta for me to have this meal probably three times. it is so amazing, and i actually really like the taste. well, its no pasta, but nutritious, low cal, and low carb enough that i could forget about pasta forever

I've been meaning to try it.....maybe on the next trip to the store. Your pseduo-pasta dinner sounds good!

I have been wanting to try it. How did you cook it?

Spaghetti Squash is an old favourite of mine.  A quick way to cook it is to cut the squash in half lengthwise and place both halves, skin side down, in a casserole dish, pour 1 cup of water over and around the squash, cover with plastic wrap (leave a small vent hole) and microwave for about 15-20 minutes.  Cooking time will vary depending on the size of the squash.  When done, scoop out the seeds and scrape out the "spaghetti" with a fork.   If the squash is small, you can eat it right out of the shell!  It is equally good mixed with low-fat margarine and salsa.

does it cook well in an oven? and can you find it in normal grocery stores? i always hear about it but never see it

It does cook very well in the oven - put it in whole but make sure you've stabbed it a few times with a BBQ fork and place it in a dish with about 1 cup of water in the bottom.  Cover with foil and bake - usually at least 1 hour.

You should be able to find spagetti squash in just about any grocery produce department or find a local fresh veggie market.

omg I love it

Try it sprinkled with a lil brown sugar.  Dinner tomorrow night!

~H~

Original Post by anneemish:

It does cook very well in the oven - put it in whole but make sure you've stabbed it a few times with a BBQ fork and place it in a dish with about 1 cup of water in the bottom.  Cover with foil and bake - usually at least 1 hour.

You should be able to find spagetti squash in just about any grocery produce department or find a local fresh veggie market.

thank you!

HEY spaghetti squash was my little secret until now and you ruined it

Seriously though, it really is like magic. I'm going to buy some tomorrow

OK, now I want one! Maybe with a little olive oil and sea salt? Tomato sauce would be good too!

Awesome. I know they are in season now. I saw a ton of them at my local produce market.

I've always been leary of trying to cook squash of any kind though, and I don't have a microwave (gasp).

Thanks for the oven directions.

I nuke them whole, easier than trying to cut a raw one in half.  It takes a bit longer that way, but the heck, I can wait the 15 minutes or so. 

Just remember to poke some holes in it first so it doesn't explode or something!

This sounds great -- thanks for the post!  I am shopping today after work and will buy one and try it!

Somehow I have never thought to use alfredo sauce with spaghetti squash, even though I eat it regularly, and I love alfredo. I must try that soon!

I LOOOOOVE spaghetti squash with my whole heart.  I had some ground turkey mixed with regular pasta sauce and lots of garlic the other day, and thought I was in heaven.  I'm going to buy more too.

Anyone know the best way to store a whole, uncooked squash?  They're cheap and in season right now, so I want to buy a few to keep on hand.

Original Post by meima:

I LOOOOOVE spaghetti squash with my whole heart.  I had some ground turkey mixed with regular pasta sauce and lots of garlic the other day, and thought I was in heaven.  I'm going to buy more too.

Anyone know the best way to store a whole, uncooked squash?  They're cheap and in season right now, so I want to buy a few to keep on hand.

Spaghetti Squash can be stored at room temperature for about a month. After cutting, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 2 days. Spaghetti squash also freezes well. Pack cooked squash into freezer bags, seal, label and freeze. Partially thaw before re-using, then steam until tender but still firm, about 5 minutes.

http://www.fabulousfoods.com/index.php?option =com_resource&controller=article&cate gory_id=224&article=19943

my mouth is watering reading these posts... and I was just thinking, 'gee, I wish I had a new awesome healthy food to obsess about..."

To spagghetti squash! A possible new health food obsession!

(sorry, avocado, but I still love you too...)

thanks for the link now i no what im looking for!! i asked at morrisons today and they never heard of it!! so ill have to go searching

Original Post by textheavy:

Awesome. I know they are in season now. I saw a ton of them at my local produce market.

I've always been leary of trying to cook squash of any kind though, and I don't have a microwave (gasp).

Thanks for the oven directions.

 No microwave?

Thanks for the web info.  What a great site!

I REALLY REALLY do not like the taste/flavor of squash... Does this taste like it? Granted the only times that I remember eating it was with brown sugar and butter on it... but even without that on it it seemed really sweet...