This is a variety of winter squash where the flesh comes away from the fruit in strands like spaghetti. It is a very low calorie spaghetti substitute. When I am dieting I avoid carbs and this is the perfect solution for me. Especially when I am serving pasta for my family. I like to eat it plain with salt and pepper or with a sauce over the top just like regular spaghetti . At 42 calories per cup you can’t beat it!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You need a spaghetti squash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The easiest way to prepare it is to poke holes it and place it in the microwave for 5 minutes to soften

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then cut it in half

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scrape out the seeds and pulp just as you would take care of a pumpkin. Instead of throwing away the seeds I like to roast them for a healthy snack. Using a colander makes it easier to separate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rub with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Bake rind side up about 30 to 40 minutes at 375 F

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To separate into “noodles” the drag a fork through

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pack cooked squash into freezer bags and freeze. Partially thaw before using and microwave 2- 5 minutes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love it served just like this!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

That was yummy!

Did you save the seeds? Go check out my recipe for roasting the seeds