ProudGrandma Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 I have never made one of these before...so I really have no clue how to make it taste good. Please help me. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skimomma Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 We love spaghetti squash here. Just baked, scooped out, and mixed with butter, salt, and pepper, perhaps fresh garlic too, is great. But I recently discovered my new favorite way. Again, you start with cutting it in half, taking the seeds out, and baking it. Once it is done, scoop out the squash and mix it up with a small amount of slightly undercooked pasta shapes. I use whole wheat twists or penne or something kind of robust. Add whatever you like, for me that is some shredded mozz cheese, cut up fresh tomatoes, fresh parsley, olive oil, red pepper flakes, fresh garlic, salt, and pepper. I mix that all up and dump it into a casserole dish and top with parm cheese and bake until heated. My family's one complaint about spaghetti squash is that is can be kind of slimy. The undercooked pasta dries it out a bit and makes it into a sliceable casserole which seems to be a big winner here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CT Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 (edited) My favorite way is to halve & scoop it, plonk it in a pan with 1/2" of water, slightly undercook it so the strands are still distinct, immerse it in cold water to stop it from cooking further, then quickly remove & separate the strands (it'll look sort of translucent, like rice noodles). Toss with olive oil and cumin, top with cilantro and toasted almonds. Mmmmmm...... ETA just saw ski momma re slimy. Yes, drain thoroughly before adding oil and cumin, that helps. Edited October 5, 2016 by Pam in CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Throw it off a high place and watch it splat. I dunno, I have tried to like spaghetti squash, but nope. I don't. And I like most squash in general. The texture is just dumb. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyroo Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 We like it "regular" (baked and tossed with butter, salt and pepper) or "cheesy": Twice-Baked Spaghetti Squash with Pesto and Parmesan. Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammi K Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 I bake it ( great suggestions above) and top with a sausage/garlic type gravy/sauce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 I shared this recipe in another squash thread. Fair warning: the squash is really hard to cut through. But once you get that squared away the recipe is pretty easy and quite delicious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skimomma Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 I keep jack-o-lantern tools in my kitchen year-round for cutting squash. It really is the only way for me to cut a squash without breaking out the chainsaw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangerine Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Also, the strands run around the squash, so if you want long strands, cut the squash through the middle (crosswise between the stem ends, not lengthwise). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Throw it off a high place and watch it splat. I dunno, I have tried to like spaghetti squash, but nope. I don't. And I like most squash in general. The texture is just dumb. :) I stopped by this thread to suggest using it as a doorstop but watching it splat sounds like more fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 The only way I've remotely liked it is with butter and garlic salt, but since I stopped eating butter... Seriously, I'd throw it in the compost. I like all other squashes, but that one is just... wrong. I hate it the way DH hates slimy things like okra or salsa verde. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica in OR Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 We use it as a base—top it with alfredo sauce, grilled chicken, and steamed broccoli. Erica in OR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skimomma Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Not sure how old your kids are, but if you keep the shell intact after scooping the squash out, dry the halves in the sun. They make great fairy houses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomadtheworld Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 (edited) We love spaghetti squash over here! We like to use the squash as a substitute for noodles when we make spaghetti, yumm. Edited October 6, 2016 by nomadtheworld 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbecueMom Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Sub the spaghetti squash for hashbrowns in one of those deliciously unhealthy ham and cheese casseroles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 I've used spaghetti squash to make a crust for pizza. It was pretty tasty. Usually I just bake it and toss with sauce or butter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthemLights Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 We love spaghetti squash at our house and only ever make it one way. Bake it, hollow it out. Then layer the spaghetti with tomato sauce, basil, oregano (whatever pizza seasonings you like), raw bacon and mozarella cheese. As the bacon cooks it flavors the spaghetti. Add the mozarella cheese at the end so that the bacon can crisp. Not sure what the calorie intake would be, but I make this a lot when we go low carb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawthorne44 Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 laughing cow cheese. Bake it then fork out the strands. Throw some laughing cow cheese in a saucepan and mix in the sp. squash strands and cook to melt the cheese into a sauce. I hate most veggies but like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laundrycrisis Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 I stab it, and nuke it until it's easy to cut open. Then I scoop out the seeds and nuke it some more facing down over a shallow dish of water, so it finishes cooking with steam. I stop when it's easy to shred it into noodles with a fork, but the noodles are still a little crunchy. We like it best with the pesto from Costco, and maybe some fresh tomatoes/mushrooms/basil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 (edited) My favorite way is to mix the strands with butter, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. I don't find it slimy at all (and I'm one who despises okra, oysters, and other slimy foods). Edited October 6, 2016 by KarenNC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 I make lasagna with it instead of noodles, it is one of our favorite meals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawthorne44 Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 My favorite way is to mix the strands with butter, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. I don't find it slimy at all (and I'm one who despises okra, oysters, and other slimy foods). I don't either. It must be how it is cooked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppleGreen Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 I make this: http://paleomg.com/sneak-peek-recipe-from-juli-bauers-paleo-cookbook-buffalo-chicken-casserole/ Can't wait for tomorrow's dinner! Yum :drool5: I think spaghetti squash work pretty well as a sub for noodles in most pasta dishes (spaghetti pie, lasagna etc.). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clear Creek Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 I make this: http://paleomg.com/sneak-peek-recipe-from-juli-bauers-paleo-cookbook-buffalo-chicken-casserole/ Can't wait for tomorrow's dinner! Yum :drool5: I think spaghetti squash work pretty well as a sub for noodles in most pasta dishes (spaghetti pie, lasagna etc.). I was just going to post the same recipe! Definitely a family favorite here, and I have picky kids who dislike zucchini and summer squash and anything similar. I usually make it with shredded pre-cooked chicken and hot wing sauce instead of hot sauce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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