Spaghetti Squash The New Pasta
Spaghetti squash is becoming extremely popular, and a lot of people are starting to use it as substitute for pasta noodles. The botanical name is Cucurbita pepo but it is known as spaghetti squash. Spaghetti squash is a large yellow melon shaped squash that is considered a variety of winter squash. Although it is considered a winter squash it is harvested in the fall and can be bought all year. Spaghetti squash is packed with Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Potassium, Beta-carotene, and Fiber. It is also packed with antioxidants and low in calories!
How to Prepare Spaghetti Squash:
1. Start off by cutting your spaghetti squash into halves and scooping the seeds out
2. After all of the seeds and non-edible insides have been cleaned out drizzle the inside with olive oil and seasonings of your choice
3. Place the spaghetti squash cut side down on baking sheet and poke holes in the top
4. Place it into the oven pre-heated to 400 F and bakes for 40-50 minutes
5. After cooking the flesh should shred into long thin strands resembling pasta
6. Add any sauces, vegetables or meat to it that you would like!
Recipes:
- Garden Harvest Spaghetti Squash- Garden Harvest Spaghetti Squash Recipe: How to Make It
- Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti Squash- Chicken Parmesan With Spaghetti Squash Recipe: How to Make It
- Lemon Pesto Spaghetti Squash- Lemon Pesto Spaghetti Squash Recipe - Love and Lemons
- Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash- Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash - The Gunny Sack
Sources:
Amazing Health Benefits of Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti Squash: Health Benefits, Nutrients per Serving, Preparation Information, and More
R.G.
Love this blog and love spaghetti squash! I like how you explain how to prepare it for those people who may have never tried it before and the recipes as well to help them with preparing and inspiring a meal :)
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