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    How to Cook Spaghetti Squash | Spaghetti Squash "Pasta"

    Sep 19, 2013 · Modified: Jul 15, 2021 by Health My Lifestyle · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Make a delicious low-carb alternative to typical whole wheat pasta with squash. That's right, spaghetti squash. Have you tried it before?

    Last week I saw Spaghetti Squash for the first time at my local grocery store. Is it a seasonal thing? Because I had checked over the summer and they didn't have it. Anyways, you get all the great flavor of spaghetti without the calories!

    Check out my beautiful squash:

    spaghetti squash

    There are a lot of ways to cook it but I decided to follow the instructions that came with him.

    directions on sticker that came with spaghetti squash

    Here's him out of the oven.

    cooked spaghetti squash

    And here is what it looks like scraped out. Kinda of like noodles, no?

    cooked spaghetti squash in a bowl

    It was full of flavor and very filling!  And it was all veggies!

    Bowl of spaghetti squash topped with vegetables and marinara sauce

    Daniel approved of the dish so I think this is a keeper, as long as those grocery stores keep it in stock!

    Bowl of spaghetti squash topped with vegetables and marinara sauce

    Spaghetti Squash "Pasta"

    An easy low-carb alternative to your typical pasta dish using spaghetti squash instead.
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    course: Main Course
    cuisine: Italian
    servings: 2
    prep time: 10 mins
    cook time: 45 mins
    Author: Rachel

    Ingredients

    • 1 Spaghetti Squash, cut in half
    • 1 Yellow Squash, chopped
    • 2 cups Kale, stems removed, chopped
    • 1 Bell Pepper, chopped
    • 1 Cucumber, Chopped
    • 1 cup Pasta Sauce

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 F.
    • Cut the spaghetti squash in half and remove the seeds. Place on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, cut side down. Bake for 45 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, in a sauce pan over medium heat add the chopped veggies except for the kale. Stir occasionally adding a tablespoon or two of water as needed to keep from sticking. Cook until soft (around 5 minutes).
    • Add the sauce and bring to a simmer, then add the chopped kale. Turn down heat to keep it warm until ready.
    • Remove the spaghetti squash from the oven and carefully scrape out the insides using a fork. Divide evenly between bowls.
    • Add the veggies and sauce to each bowl and stir to combine. Enjoy!

    Notes

    Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

    Nutrition Per Serving

    Sodium: 757mg Calcium: 267mg Vitamin C: 197mg Vitamin A: 9970IU Sugar: 25g Fiber: 12g Potassium: 1842mg Calories: 264kcal Saturated Fat: 1g Fat: 4g Protein: 10g Carbohydrates: 56g Iron: 5mg
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    1. Diana - Chronic Chic

      September 19, 2013 at 9:53 pm

      Yum! That looks great. I haven't ever made spaghetti squash, but I think I might have to give it a try now.

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      • Health My Lifestyle

        September 19, 2013 at 9:57 pm

        You definitely should!

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    2. Alex

      September 19, 2013 at 10:02 pm

      Yummy! I do mine with turkey-mince spag bol and it's amazing. 🙂

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      • Health My Lifestyle

        September 19, 2013 at 10:07 pm

        I admit, I had to look up what that is. But it does sound really good!

        Reply

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