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Plantynut
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| | Posted on Saturday, October 22, 2005 - 10:56 pm EST : |   
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What's the best way to cook it and soften it so I can cut it open and remove the strands to make a lo-cal "spaghetti?"
Arlene Zone 7 Long Island, NY |
Gardenbug
| | Posted on Saturday, October 22, 2005 - 11:41 pm EST : |
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I sure would need to know this before trying it again. The first time I tried it, about 25 years ago, it was so BORING! I'm staying tuned to this post Arlene!
Gardenbug
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Plantynut
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| | Posted on Sunday, October 23, 2005 - 08:35 am EST : |
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Gardenbug wrote on Saturday, October 22, 2005 - 06:41 pm:The first time I tried it, about 25 years ago, it was so BORING!
Marie I had some in the past with spaghetti meat sauce a friend had served me. I'd like to try to make my own.
Here's what I googled:
Baking: Pierce the shell several times with a fork, then place in a baking pan. Bake in a 350°F oven until the squash gives when squeezed (use a potholder). Cooking time: one hour to one hour 45 minutes.
Boiling; Pierce the squash with a fork, place in a large pot of boiling water, and simmer, covered, until tender when pricked. Cooking time: 30 to 45 minutes.
Microwaving; Although you should pierce a spaghetti squash with any cooking method, it is critical to do this when you microwave. If you don't do this, the squash will explode. Microwave the squash for six to seven minutes, then turn it over and cook another six to seven minutes. Let stand for five minutes before halving and pulling into strands.
Then I found this
Spaghetti Squash Alfredo
1 med spaghetti squash, cooked by your favorite method and separated into strands (follow link for instructions)
1 C sour cream (I would use low fat or FF)
1/2 C shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 C grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
Serves 6-8
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the all ingredients except spaghetti squash over medium-low heat and whisk until smooth and creamy, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Add the spaghetti squash strands to the sauce and stir until thoroughly mixed and heated through. Serve immediately.
More here but no others appealed to me
http://www.fabulousfoods.com/features/featuring/spagsquash.html
Arlene Zone 7 Long Island, NY |
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| | Posted on Sunday, October 23, 2005 - 10:44 am EST : |
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A..I have made it..but the family prefers the carbs of the pasta..This is better for you..go for it!
Monique Quebec Zone 5 |
Greg
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| | Posted on Sunday, October 23, 2005 - 02:37 pm EST : |
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Arlene . . I would definitely bake it in the oven. This gives a nice flavor. I usually slice my squashes in half and lay them cut side down on an oiled pan. The get bits of brown caramelization that way. If you don't want browned edges, you can roast them whole as your instructions say.
Greg
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Plantynut
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| | Posted on Monday, October 24, 2005 - 10:27 pm EST : |
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Marie the squash was great I took some to work today for lunch.
I pierced it and cooked in the microwave for 15 min.
I made a meat sauce (browned som chopmeat and added it to a bit of Healthy Choice Marinara sauce.
Delicious.
Arlene Zone 7 Long Island, NY |
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| | Posted on Friday, November 11, 2005 - 01:52 am EST : |
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I have a spaghetti squash sitting on the counter. I think I will try your Alfredo recipe and I will let you know how it turns out. I have tried it with a meat sauce and my non squash eating DH liked it. I don't really think of it as a good alternative to spaghetti..I like my carbs too much. But as dish in its own right I do like it.
Suzyqt1968
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| | Posted on Friday, November 11, 2005 - 11:16 am EST : |
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Like Greg I bake mine in the oven but put it in a dish with about a 1/4 inch of water so I'm not adding any fat.
For sauce I saute garlic, onion, sweet red or yellow peppers then throw in a jar of Trader Joe's non-fat marinara sauce. Sometimes I'll also throw in a can of black olives or saute snow peas with the onions and garlic.
We normally will have grilled pork tenderloin with this as our veggie side dish.
Deanne New Hampshire Zone 5 |
