Lets talk spaghetti squash.
Until a few months ago I had avoided cooking with the vegetable. To me it look impossible to cut and there’s no way it could replace pasta and still taste as good, right?
Fast forward to now and it’s one of my favorite go-to meals. The hardest part (for me at least) is getting the oval shaped veggie to stay still long enough to cut it. Once you have that tackled it’s a breeze from there. There are so many recipes I can’t wait to try, but my fallback is simply serving it as I would spaghetti; topped with tomato sauce and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.  For the meat lovers in the crowd I add lean beef or turkey, depending on the crowd.
Spaghetti Squash Tips:
– Pick out a medium sized spaghetti squash. There will be more to eat than you think, so unless you’re feeding a lot of people ere on the smaller side.
– Saw this video on Lea‘s blog and it’s great for learning proper cutting techniques
– After cutting the squash in half lengthwise, scrape out the seeds.
-Then place cut side down on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
– Bake at 350 for 35-40 mins.
-The squash will be ready when you can easily pierce the outside with a fork
– Let cool. Next, take fork and scrape the sides so the it becomes “strands”
– Top with marinara and parmesan and enjoy!
Any tips on an easier way to cut the squash?
Help a girl out. I feel like I may lose a finger every time I cut it…

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13 Comments

  1. January 29, 2013 / 1:55 pm

    I love love love spaghetti squash!

  2. January 29, 2013 / 2:53 pm

    I have been meaning to try spaghetti squash for such a long time! Going to add it to my next meal plan and refer back to your post! 🙂

  3. January 29, 2013 / 5:51 pm

    great tips! i went on a spaghetti squash cooking spree a few months ago, but now haven’t used it forever! now i need to go get some! xoxo

  4. January 29, 2013 / 6:01 pm

    Every time I attempt to make spaghetti squash, I fail miserably. Thank you for this! Definitely trying your tips next time.

    Alyssa
    The Glossy Life

  5. January 29, 2013 / 7:58 pm

    Is it actually that easy? I’ve had my doubts — guess I have to try it how (what a hardship)…
    xo Josie
    http://www.winksmilestyle.com

  6. January 29, 2013 / 10:00 pm

    I love spaghetti squash!

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  7. January 30, 2013 / 3:37 am

    I absolutely LOVEEE spaghetti squash. it’s seriously my favorite veggie to make meals with!

  8. January 30, 2013 / 7:20 pm

    Your blog is gorgeous! I adore spaghetti squash- such a yummy meal!

  9. February 2, 2013 / 3:41 am

    Ashley! Thanks for the shout out! This is making me want to make yummy spaghetti squash right now! Have a beautiful weekend…. ( :

  10. February 2, 2013 / 1:56 pm

    Hadn’t tried spaghetti squash until ashley introduced us to this delicious dish…. Haven’t gone back to pasta noodles since! Thks ash!

  11. February 4, 2013 / 2:21 am

    I’ve never tried this but I’m definitely excited to give it a shot now!
    xoxo


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