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maxrandb

(15,193 posts)
Thu Feb 4, 2021, 10:28 PM Feb 2021

Spaghetti Squash - Fascinating

I love how things work. Just made some roasted Spaghetti Squash with sautéed garlic and fresh Parmesan Cheese.

How you can scoop that squash out and end up with al dente pasta strings is just fascinating.

It was pretty good too with some pork scallopini.

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Spaghetti Squash - Fascinating (Original Post) maxrandb Feb 2021 OP
I made it last night for the first time in years. Cut it in half lengthwise. applegrove Feb 2021 #1
Cut it in half, scoop out the seeds maxrandb Feb 2021 #5
Thanks. Mine i bought 2 months ago and left it on a shelf. It was still applegrove Feb 2021 #7
I think they last pretty long maxrandb Feb 2021 #8
Thanks. applegrove Feb 2021 #9
I cook it in a pressure cooker Cirque du So-What Feb 2021 #2
Same here. FoxNewsSucks Feb 2021 #12
Yup - great substitute for pasta Blue Owl Feb 2021 #3
15 minutes in the microwave. Be sure to pierce it. Or cut in half scoop out the seeds. Srkdqltr Feb 2021 #4
I was talking to a friend about that last night. Phoenix61 Feb 2021 #6
I've even used spaghetti squash in lo mein stir-fry maxrandb Feb 2021 #10
Thanks for sharing that. Mushy lo-mein is disgusting. nt Phoenix61 Feb 2021 #11

applegrove

(118,026 posts)
1. I made it last night for the first time in years. Cut it in half lengthwise.
Thu Feb 4, 2021, 10:32 PM
Feb 2021

Scouped out seeds. Put a bit of oil and s&p. Place the two sides face down on parchment paper. Stuck each with a fork 4 times. Cooked it at 400 for 40 minutes. It only took 40 minutes. I seem to remember it took over an hour the last time i did it. I served it with alfredo sauce. It was good but too rich. I will try it your way the next time. How long did you cook it?

maxrandb

(15,193 posts)
5. Cut it in half, scoop out the seeds
Thu Feb 4, 2021, 10:55 PM
Feb 2021

Brush with a little olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Then cut side down on a pan, stab skin a few time with a fork, or knife.

425 for 30 minutes. When it's about done I sauté some minced garlic in a pan, shred some Parmesan. Use a big fork to scrape the spaghetti squash into a bowl, and then toss with the garlic and Parmesan.

The most difficult thing is cutting the darn thing without losing a finger. I usually put the whole squash in the microwave for about two minutes. It makes halving it a but easier.

maxrandb

(15,193 posts)
8. I think they last pretty long
Thu Feb 4, 2021, 11:02 PM
Feb 2021

At least a couple of months. As long as the shell is not soft or brown.

FoxNewsSucks

(10,378 posts)
12. Same here.
Thu Feb 4, 2021, 11:25 PM
Feb 2021

Used to microwave it, then I bought an Instant Pot.

I like spaghetti squash with "standard Italian" sauces, but even more with asian seasoning, vegetables, and shrimp or sea scallops

Srkdqltr

(6,129 posts)
4. 15 minutes in the microwave. Be sure to pierce it. Or cut in half scoop out the seeds.
Thu Feb 4, 2021, 10:55 PM
Feb 2021

Cut side down prob 10 minutes.

Phoenix61

(16,954 posts)
6. I was talking to a friend about that last night.
Thu Feb 4, 2021, 10:56 PM
Feb 2021

They are super cool. I’ve started buying Bird’s Eye Frozen Veggie Pastas. They have enough sauce that you can add vegetables or meat and have two meals.

maxrandb

(15,193 posts)
10. I've even used spaghetti squash in lo mein stir-fry
Thu Feb 4, 2021, 11:05 PM
Feb 2021

The trick is to not roast the squash too long, or it can turn to mush when you add it to stir-fry.

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