HELP! How do I cook a spaghetti squash?
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HELP! How do I cook a spaghetti squash?
| Fri, 07-02-2004 - 2:12pm |
I did a search. I promise. I've been looking for a long time. I know I read detailed instructions on exactly how to cook spaghetti squash, but I can't find it. Can someone help?
I do have the recipe for the spaghetti squash casserole. I want to cook it for that (how long do I microwave or boil?) and also know how to cook it to use with meatsauce in place of pasta. Speaking of meatsauce, I'm looking for a recipe for that too. I've looked at several stores and cannot find a no-sugar-added pasta sauce.


Split squash in half. Scoop out seeds. I put mine in a 9" s 13" pan split side up. Put in microwave for 10 min, then poke with fork to see if done. If not done, a few minutes more. When completely cooked through, scrape out strands with fork.
I found Ragu light which is pretty good. Up on the top shelf over the other spaghetti sauces in my grocery store.
Hope this helps.
Chop some onion & garlic.
Sautee in olive oil in a dutch oven or big pan with lid.
Add some ground turkey & brown (can use lean beef instead, but ground turkey is more guilt-free & just as delicious).
Add spices: I use oregano, fresh basil, fresh parsley if I have it, salt & pepper. I also like to add some pesto if I have it and some red wine (you can also add a spoon of sugar if you're willing to make this small cheat.) Let that heat up to get the flavors going.
Add a large can of crushed tomatoes or you can add some chopped fresh tomatoes to make it really good.
Cover & let simmer several hours if you have the time so flavors can intensify.
You can adjust quantities as needed (not that I gave you any, but you can use several cans of tomatoes, for example). If it's too liquid, add a small can of tomato paste.
Hope that helps. I also throw in any leftover bottled sauce that's in the fridge, to use up leftovers.
Rebecca
If you microwave the squash it will be easy to cut, but HOT (be careful).
Susan :)
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Susan :)