If you have never used this kind of squash before, it gets it’s name because the strands of squash look like strands of spaghetti. It is a great alternative to regular spaghetti, because it is loaded with nutrients, low in carbohydrates, high in fiber, and is only about 40 calories per cup! (Compared to regular spaghetti which has 170 calories per cup). Spaghetti squash is one of my favorite dishes to make, because you can do so much with it. You can sauté other veggies like onion, zucchini, and spinach and add it to the dish, or even add ground turkey or lean ground beef and make it a meat-sauce ‘pasta’ dish. Once you prepare the squash, (which is very easy, especially if you microwave it), you can eat it just as is, or prepare it any way you would regular spaghetti!
Spaghetti squash can be cooked 2 different ways, I prefer the microwave because it is much quicker, but I listed both methods of cooking.
16 Comments
Kris Fairless said:
Your spaghetti squash is the best! :)
Emily said:
MMM! Sounds delish! I love how it is so simple, yet I can only imagine really delicious! Is that spaghetti squash in the picture?
Ginger said:
I finally got around to making this last night. I used two cloves garlic instead of one and it was superb!!! I topped the meal off with a slice of whole wheat lite bread toasted with a few squirts of spray butter and a little garlic powder sprinkled on top. On to the banana chip muffins today. Thank you Katie.
Ana Maria said:
what would be good vegetables or meats to try in this pasta?
Hannah (mindrunningwild) said:
Could you spiralize veggies too?
Brooke said:
I cant get enough of your spaghetti squash ideas. Im hooked.Thanks for all your healthy alternatives to dreamy comfort food
Elisa said:
Is that actually spaghetti squash in the picture? I’ve seen a couple recipes where you use it and I’m so tempted, but I’ve never had squash before and I’m scared of what it tastes like!
Sara said:
Yuuummmm!! This sounds fantastic!!!
mindy said:
would this be good for a dinner? what could I eat with it?
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Catherine Lock said:
Is squash another name for pumpkin? I’m from Australia and we don’t call it ‘squash’! Thanks!
Dashing Dish said:
its spaghetti squash here, but it is also called vegetable spaghetti, noodle squash, spaghetti marrow, squaghetti, gold string melon
Angela Baker said:
Could you prepare the spaghetti squash and then freeze it until you wanted to use it?
Dashing Dish said:
you could…although be aware there will be water when you de-thaw…no problem though.. just drain it! :)
Katie Farrell said:
Awesome! :) So glad you enjoyed it!! :) Thanks for sharing Ginger!!!
Katie Farrell said:
It actually is! :) It tastes absolutely delicious! Give it a try and I promise you will be glad you did!
Katie Farrell said:
mindy…this makes a great meal by itself if you put some meat in the sauce! a side salad would be good too!