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Added to Recipes on Thu 01/12/2012

 

Spaghetti Squash

 

Ingredients

1 medium spaghetti squash (about 3 pounds)

 

Directions

Slice squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon as you would a pumpkin. Then completely submerge both halves in boiling water and cook for about 25 minutes, or until the inside is fork tender and pulls apart in strands (it is better to undercook if you are not sure). Remove, drain, and cool with cold water or an ice bath to stop the cooking. Then use a fork to scrape the cooked squash out of its skin; at the same time, fluff and separate the squash into spaghetti-like strands. Discard the skin.

 

You can reheat the squash strands by dipping them in boiling water with a strainer just before serving.

 

Cook's note: Spaghetti squash may be used in any recipe that calls for pasta. It is great plain, with butter or with marinara sauce, scampi or even alfredo.