There is no denying that a delicious bowl of pasta is satisfying and delicious...but did you know that you can still have "pasta" without the carb overload?Spaghetti squash is a delicious and healthy alternative that is high in fiber and low in calories. Once cooked the inside of a spaghetti squash looks just like pasta and you can make it however you would normally make a pasta dish.
There are several ways to cook a spaghetti squash. You can microwave it, bake it, boil it or crock pot it. I pierced it with a knife several times (if you don't pierce it you will end up with a squash explosion..yes this happened to me one time when I tried to microwave it) and boiled it whole for about an hour.
Once it has cooked and cooled, cut it in half and remove the seeds. Use a fork to scoop out the spaghetti. If you want you can bake the seeds just like you would with pumpkin seeds.
You can season it however you want! I used a little olive oil, feta cheese, diced tomatoes, basil, onions, salt and pepper.
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YUM! Looking forward to trying this. It will be a nice change from the heavy holiday meals that are coming.
One of the first meals I ever made when I moved into my own apartment was Betty Crocker's stuffed spaghetti squash. I was carrying it to the table where my boyfriend at the time was sitting, and the platter slipped out of my hands and onto the floor. Spaghetti squash went EVERYWHERE. That was more than 15 years ago. I haven't made it since.
I think it's about time 'cause this looks delicious.
I had never heard of this before until I saw a picture of a dish on pinterest. Now I'm quite interested and need to find one of these so I can try it out. Thanks for the tips! :D
I've never made spaghetti squash, only eaten it! I want to try making my own now - I'm all for a lower carb pasta option! :)
Mmmm... Looks so good!
No way! I had NO IDEA this existed :) Wow how you open my eyes!
wow, i have never heard of this! so cool. def want to try.
What a great idea! I've never even heard of this. I must try!
I haven't had spaghetti sauce in years and years, but your concoction looks soooooo delicious. Is it lunch time yet? Dang, I just had breakfast.
I make this often although my husband isn't a huge fan. I love that it has virtually the same texture as pasta but way less carbs!
ok seriously. you have the BEST recipes ever. now that we have a wholefoods i think i can finally find all of these special ingredients of yours! i think i'm going to have to start with this one. :)
Love spaghetti squash! It's so simple and tasty.
I love this and haven't had it for a long time. It looks de-lish!
I have always wanted to try spaghetti squash. I even hae few recipes stored away hoping to get to them someday. This looks yummy and hard to tell it isn't actual spaghette!
Mmm! That looks so tasty! I have always wanted to try spaghetti squash but have never taken the plunge! You make it sound so easy though :) xoxoxo brynn
Ah, those damn carbs. This looks like a great substitution. Thanks for sharing.
Okay so I have to say that I have had spaghetti squash as a pasta dish before and was horrified. I am Italian, so it is hard to substitute pasta frankly in my opinion. However, I like that you just used olive oil, fresh tomatoes and basil. This sounds yummy actually. The way it was made for me was with a real tomato sauce, and I think it just threw me off too much. This one looks worth a try! :)
Where on Earth have you been hiding? ;) This is soooo much healthier! I love my veggies, but why didn't I know about this? Thank you!!! (Think I can fool my kids?) Lol.
Your little concoction looks and sounds delish!
I love spaghetti squash but hardly ever buy it. Now I want it for lunch real bad!
Wow I had no idea!!!! Thanks for sharing. I love this!
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what an awesome low-carb and healthy dinner option!! how cool that you can cook it in so many ways. will have to try soon :)
I love spaghetti squash so much! And it's so easy to make. I really should buy it more often.
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wow..i've never seen this....very very interesting food
Spaghetti Squash is one of my favorites! Sometimes I will actually mix in a a little pasta with the squash!!
Oh I love spaghetti squash. I would have never thought to eat it cooled though. That looks delish!
This is perfect! I was wandering how to cook it!!!
Yay!
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I can't believe I didn't know this. I'm a huge pasta fan but the carb overload really drains my energy! I'm definitely going to try this.
omg this looks SO GOOD!!
I've never heard of the spaghetti squash before this post, awesome! I didn't know theres still food out there I can discover, thanks so much for sharing!! Gotta try this soon.
I have never heard of this! Thank you for the recipe :)
i need to remember to buy squash next time i am at the grocery store i love that vegetable!!
I've made this before and it was awesome! I like the crisp it added to the meat sauce and I felt healthy afterward, rather than carb-o bloated like most of my meals.
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oh YUM!! i can't wait to try this!
This looks soooo tasty. Thank you for sharing.
Looks light and SUPER delish! Get in my mouth!! :)
EHEM. (That was me clearing my throat for your attention as I am absolutley BAMBOOZLED by this dish). Soooo I'm beyond curious what it tastes like? What DOES it taste like? Oh gosh. The thought that I could have something similar to pasta, without the bloat / calories (I'm super health concious) excites me to no end, and can't believe that you have just shared this (no of course I can believe you are the one to share this, thus why you're my favourite blogger!) haha. I literally dreamt about this last night and think I would flavour it the same. Maybeeee put some chorizio in there? I'm off to my fruit and veg store after work to buy it to try this weekend! Excitement plus!
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Oh my goodness. I am terrified of the idea of a squash/potato/eggplant exploding on me. That must have been scary! Beautiful photos by the way. :)
This looks so tasty! I'm excited to try it!
Wow, I've never seen spaghetti squash before! This looks so yummy! Btw, thanks for posting on my blog about my nails :)
I cannot stand spaghetti [It's just about the only food that I vehemently do not like] but I love spaghetti squash!
Feta would be such a good mix in! So glad all my favorite squashes are in season right now - so many amazing-looking recipes have been popping up all over pinterest!
hey girl thanks for the recipe!!! I found you through Southern Lovely and your name popped out because my blog is called Delightful Creations! Anyway i checked out your blog and i thank God i found this recipe. I have a Squash just like this one and havn't taken the time to look for a recipe, so thank you so much for it! gonna definitely try it!!! p.s. happy new follower :)
what I have done in the past, instead of not scraping the seeds out after, just cut in length ways scrape the seeds (which are delicious toasted btw) flip it upside down or a cookie sheet. The spaghetti squash actually steams this way. So easy!
this looks so good!
I've been wanting to try this! This is my first time at your blog and I really like it a lot!
Lindsey Turner
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Can I be honest here? I have seen spaghetti squash at Trader Joes a hundred times and NEVER knew what the inside looked like, let alone how to cook it. I've been craving pasta like a champ during my pregnancy, and am definitely going to try this!
yummy!! thanks for reminding me about spaghetti squash! Great idea for mix in's. can't wait to try it.
Pam
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I am so obsessed with spaghetti squash, have eaten it last few days in a row with tomato sauce, kale and white beans! Of course lots of red pepper and parm cheese :)
Love how this gives a pasta fix without all the carbs!
I love spaghetti. It's delicious, always! I'm afraid to try spaghetti squash because I don't think it'll taste anything like it! I love pasta, and I just don't know what this would taste like!
It can also be eaten raw. Just cut it open, scoop out the seeds and use a sturdy fork to scrape out your "spaghetti". I like to make a raw sauce to go with it using tomato, garlic, onion, and a variety of herbs and such in the blender on the salsa setting. Delicious and healthy.
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Thank you so much, I hear about spaghetti squash at the start of Spring and have some growing in our Vege Garden and was about to look for some recipes.
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What kind of squash is this? I have never seen it.
I can't believe I've never had spaghetti squash! Adding it to next weeks menu - thanks for the inspiration.
I often make this squash. I have been on a new life eating plan 2 1/2 years. Lost 150 lb as I am diabetic, carbs. are a no no for me. I encourage even those who have never tried this. Enjoy your vegetables!
This was such a fantastic idea! I loved it!
Ok...so if I bake this how long do I cook it for and at what temp?
Bakes at 375 for an hour.
I made this tonight, my second time ever eating spaghetti squash! I followed recipe above and added a little balsamic vinegar and toasted walnuts. It was really good!! Thanks Lindsay!
I have my spaghetti squash boiling now! Not big on feta cheese though so I may mix it up a little!
Mine turned out delicious! Only thing was my squash was a little crunchy. Should I have cooked it a little longer maybe or is it supposed to be like that? I have never cooked spaghetti squash before.
This is great for a gluten free diet!
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