I have had a fair share of spaghetti in my day. I am Italian, after all. But spaghetti squash, this was foreign to me. Totally foreign. I had no idea what I was getting myself into with this. I had no idea that awesome was just around the corner.
Awesome in the shape of this bad boy:
I love love love that it came with directions. Don’t you wish all fruits and veggies came with a sticker that explained how to cook and eat them? It is interesting that the directions are for a microwave. I would have never thought to cook a squash in a microwave. Hello, oven?
I wasn’t planning to make a cooked meal for dinner. I was going to have a salad/guac/wrap something and make this tomoroow but Wednesday is a raw day. (thanks Gena for the reminder update — I totally forgot!)
For the squash: I cut the spaghetti squash in half length-wise — be careful! They are not easy to cut open. Use a good knife. I scooped out the seeds with a spoon. I placed them face down (rind side up) on a baking sheet. I didn’t spray the baking sheet and it was ok. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Use a fork to scrape the squash into delicious strings of spaghetti.
For the sauce: Saute 1 small yellow onion in EVOO, salt, and pepper. Add 1 clove of minced garlic. Let simmer for a minue or so. Add 1 big can of crushed tomatoes. For flavor I added red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Leave sauce on low heat for at least 15 minutes.
I ignored the directions on the squash but it was all good. This was delish. Have you cooked a spaghetti squash in a microwave? How did it taste?
The directions sticker got me thinking, which fruits or vegetables do you wish came with directions? I wish brussel sprouts had instructions. I was intimidated by those little guys for years and I am not totally confident that I am cooking them correctly.
I have a date with Biggest Loser and my couch.
Hey there! I am twenty something vegetarian with a passion for real food, cooking, and living a healthy, happy life.
I love spaghetti squash, but only right after I cook it. When I microwave it the next day, I have a really tough time eating it!
I have to admit I have never eaten nor attempted to make spaghetti squash before. Your’s looks delicious!
Enjoy the rest of your evening
Looks tasty!
I actually had someone tell me today that they usually don’t cut their squash, they just put it whole in the micro. Apparently it tastes the same! I’m trying that next time.
artichokes. those need directions.
I’ve never had spaghetti squash but that looks delicious. Directions on fruit and veg are awesome and is the future.
that’s cool it came with directions! I love spaghetti squash.
Omg I just discovered Spaghetti Squash not too long ago too and it’s AAAmazing!
hoooooray for spaghetti squash! one of my faves fo’ sho’! yours looks wonderful.
I’ve done them in a micro and in the oven. Oven is a little bit better, but the microwave is perfect if you’re pressed for time.
Glad you finally tried this squash! I love it!
i always see cactus at the store and wonder how in the world one would cook that?!
I’ve never seen a spaghetti squash with directions before. How nifty! I wish every squash came with directions. I agree with Kay who said artichokes need directions. I don’t even know where to begin on those buggers!
YUMMMMMMMM I do mine in the microwave for an easy and quick din din! Spag squash rocks!
I’ve actually never had spaghetti squash, but now I really want to try it! It looks so yummy.
spaguetti squash looks really appetizing! I need to get one too!
love love love squash in any form. I’ts just too tasty!
I love spagetti squash! I’ve only made it in the oven but its delicious!