Naturally sweet and crunchy, spaghetti squash makes a great substitute for the pasta in spaghetti, served with chicken Parmesan or just by itself with a pat of butter melting over it. It is light, pleasant and nutritious, with many health benefits.
High in vitamin C, potassium, calcium and magnesium, squash has only 40 calories and 4 grams of sugar in a FULL one cup serving. Packing a punch in the omega-3’s and omega 6’s as well, this underrated natural beauty is a must-eat for health!
Here are the simple steps to cooking a spaghetti squash in your own oven:
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Slice the squash (carefully – the outer shell is hard!) in two pieces, lengthwise.
Step 2: Using a spoon, scrape out all the seeds and pulp in the soft interior of the squash.
Step 3: Place the two sides face up (or down, it doesn’t really matter) in 1 inch of water in a large baking pan. Cover the pan and bake for 45 minutes to an hour, or until squash is tender and soft.
Step 4: Once slightly cooled, take a fork, and peel the squash strands, just like spaghetti, off the rinds and into a bowl. Serve and enjoy!
At our house, we love our spaghetti squash with this healthy homemade spaghetti sauce recipe. The two put together pack a nutritional punch that offers a filling and comforting meal everyone enjoys!
Here’s a how-to video on how to do it:
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