Squash question, any chef out there? ;)

[lookinFineIn09]

I saw somewhere you could use spaghetti squash for noodles...
My family loves shrimp and alfredo on spaghetti. So I was gonna make that tonight but have a squash for me.....
I see in the book it says 2 carbs, but in fit day its 4?
How much do you recommend?
Also I am not much of a cook I can half it bake it flesh side down? do I need water,butter? does it have to be covered? I just don't want it to come out too mushy.

Thank you so much !!!

[Elizellen]

Re: Squash question, any chef out there?

We can only get fairly small spaghetti squashes here so I just prick it all over then bake it whole in the oven till it feels squishy.

I then let it cool a bit and slice it open horizontally, scoop out the seeds and discard them, then use a fork to tease out the strands.

[quiltkat]

Re: Squash question, any chef out there?

Hi
My family eats spaghetti squash once a week with meatballs (ground beef, seasoning salt and chopped spinach). I cut it in half across and then lengthwise, scrape out the seeds, put it on parchment on a cookie sheet in the oven, cut side down, 375 30-45 min. Scrape out the flesh and mix with butter, salt, pepper and feta cheese. I then put that back in the oven for a little while in a casserole.
Some spaghetti squash has more moisture than others, baking it again can help dry it out if it is too moist.

[ceemarie]

Re: Squash question, any chef out there?

I cut the squash in half and take out the seeds. They a brush with olive oil and microwave for about 5 minutes. Then, I scrape out the squash and put it in a backing dish with butter, salt, pepper and a little parmasen cheese and bake for about 15 minutes. I use it for a variety of things. It is great filler. Simple to make and keeps well in the fridge.

[liv]

Re: Squash question, any chef out there?

I nuke it. Cut it in half put a little water on a flat dish and nuke it till done - may take fifteen minutes.

[lookinFineIn09]

Re: Squash question, any chef out there?

Wow Thank you, I can't wait till dinner time! The butter and pepper sounds great.

How much do you guys eat at as a serving?

Thank you

[Elizellen]

Re: Squash question, any chef out there?

For induction the maximum you can have is one cup as it is one of the higher carb list of veggies.