OMG!! Spaghetti squash!!

thebarnhearts · 01-05-2009, 11:58 AM

All this time i've been eating LC and i've never tried the spaghettied butternut squash. Well i made it so that i can have spaghetti and meatballs tonight. I just took it out of the oven, mixed in some butter, salt and parmesan cheese. YUMMOOOOOOO!!!! It is so good i could just eat it by itself! Everyone should try this if you like your spaghetti!

Silver Spice · 01-05-2009, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by thebarnhearts

All this time i've been eating LC and i've never tried the spaghettied butternut squash.

Did you use a spaghetti squash, or a butternut squash .. I'm confused.

I love them both, but can't figure out how a butternut would make spaghetti.

thebarnhearts · 01-05-2009, 12:07 PM

Sorry sorry:blush: it was spaghetti squash! The recipe i used was called BUTTERED spaghetti squash and i got mixed up and called it butternut:blush: Whoops!

SashimiMark · 01-05-2009, 12:11 PM

I've done the spaghetti squash thing before. I wasn't a big fan. But now I'm thinking if I roasted it more, after I've baked it long enough to remove the strands, it might be better. I should give it another try, since it's been a few years. I've learned that lots of veggies I never liked the way my mom prepared (boiled) are awesome if you roast them.

ArmyWife88 · 01-05-2009, 12:38 PM

could you share the recipie please?

Silver Spice · 01-05-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by thebarnhearts

Sorry sorry:blush: it was spaghetti squash! The recipe i used was called BUTTERED spaghetti squash and i got mixed up and called it butternut:blush: Whoops!

ok, that explains it!

No worries..... I was just wondering if there was a hybrid out there that we needed to know about!

BrianSCohen · 01-05-2009, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by thebarnhearts

All this time i've been eating LC and i've never tried the spaghettied butternut squash. Well i made it so that i can have spaghetti and meatballs tonight. I just took it out of the oven, mixed in some butter, salt and parmesan cheese. YUMMOOOOOOO!!!! It is so good i could just eat it by itself! Everyone should try this if you like your spaghetti!

I do this all the time. For a quicker method, pierce it about five times with a knife (all the way in, don't forget, trust me). Then microwave it for 10-12 minutes, rotating several times during cooking. Split and let cool enough to handle. The scoop out that squashegetti and serve it up.

pocahontas · 01-05-2009, 01:26 PM

This is a great recipe. I also sometimes add feta cheese, grilled chix and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to make a complete meal.

Herbed Spaghetti Squash Recipe : Emeril Lagasse : Food Network

BarbDe · 01-05-2009, 01:29 PM

Here's a good George Stella Recipe

Mock Fettucin Primavera

1/2 medium spaghetti squash
Primavera Sauce, recipe follows
*Cook's Note: This recipe is for half of the squash. You may double the recipe to use all of it, or top the other half of the squash with butter, sour cream, cheese, and bacon
to make "mock" baked stuffed potatoes.
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 20 to 25 minutes, or until the inside is tender to a fork 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, and at the same time, fluff and separate the squash into spaghetti-like strands. Discard the skin.
Reheat the squash strands by dipping with a strainer in boiling water just before serving. Top with Primavera Sauce.
Primavera Sauce:
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
1/2 cup small broccoli florets, lightly blanched
1 cup heavy cream
1 egg yolk
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
Salt and pepper
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Grape tomatoes, sliced in half, for garnish
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium high-heat. Add broccoli and saute for about 1 minute. Then whisk in cream and egg yolk and cook for only 1 to 2 minutes. Next, add garlic and cheese and whisk quickly just to heat through. Remove from heat and stir in the rest of the butter and the parsley. Pour over or toss with the hot spaghetti squash. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and grape tomatoes.

Nutrition Information
Nutritional Analysis per serving Calories 524
Fat 47 grams Saturated Fat 29 grams
Carbohydrates 9 grams Fiber 1 gram
Net Carbohydrates 8 grams

sprinklesmom · 01-05-2009, 01:42 PM

OMG!!! (thud)

Sounds heavenly!!!!

thebarnhearts · 01-05-2009, 01:52 PM

armywife, all i did was cut it in half lengthwise scoop all the seeds and junk out, peirce the outer skin with a fork a few times, baked on a cookie sheet cut sid down for 45min at350. When it was done just scrape the pulp with a fork and i mixed with butter, salt and parmesan cheese. I just ate it with meatballs and a little sauce and OMG it is soooo good and satisfying!!

whatwagon · 01-05-2009, 03:00 PM

I love that stuff! A little garlic and butter- YUM

Shimmer · 01-05-2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by thebarnhearts

Everyone should try this if you like your spaghetti!

[COLOR="RoyalBlue"]I'm probably the only one who doesn't get the spaghetti squash "spaghetti" thing - tastes like squash, looks like squash. To me it's a yummy veggie to put butter or sauces over...but no way can I convince myself I'm having spaghetti! [/COLOR]

jenerosity · 01-05-2009, 05:42 PM

I just bought one tonight, haven't had it in a while, they were HUGE. I like it best with homemade alfredo and some chunks of chicken.

I cut it in half, cover with plastic wrap, and nuke for 10-20 mins, depending on size. Good stuff!

FloridaShell · 01-05-2009, 06:11 PM

I so want to try this!

thebarnhearts · 01-05-2009, 06:46 PM

glad to find out about the microwave method!!! Saves me a lot of energy running the oven!

Deb · 01-05-2009, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by whatwagon

I love that stuff! A little garlic and butter- YUM

yes i do this but i add chicken chunks and cream with some parm cheese to make it thick

so good

Charski · 01-05-2009, 07:45 PM

I love spaghetti squash - but I love the SEEDS more! Take them out and roast them, tossed with a little olive oil and salt, til they BARELY start to brown. I swear they taste like popcorn!

pocahontas · 01-05-2009, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Charski

I love spaghetti squash - but I love the SEEDS more! Take them out and roast them, tossed with a little olive oil and salt, til they BARELY start to brown. I swear they taste like popcorn!

Great idea!

Thanks, Char!

Nikouli · 01-05-2009, 08:33 PM

My mom made this for me about a month ago...it IS delicious! *yum*

NurseShannon · 01-05-2009, 09:48 PM

I NEED to try this, as I am missing pasta like mad!!

Jake · 01-05-2009, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BarbDe

Here's a good George Stella Recipe

I love George Stella's recipes.

KOO · 01-06-2009, 12:28 AM

I love spaghetti squash but haven't had it in a while, thanks for the reminder. I think I will have this Wednesday for dinner. I eat it the same way with butter, salt and parmesean cheese. Yum!

01-05-2009, 11:58 AM	#1
thebarnhearts Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 276 Gallery: thebarnhearts Stats: 202/restart 168/156/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: December 10th 2007/restart April 16 2012	OMG!! Spaghetti squash!! All this time i've been eating LC and i've never tried the spaghettied butternut squash. Well i made it so that i can have spaghetti and meatballs tonight. I just took it out of the oven, mixed in some butter, salt and parmesan cheese. YUMMOOOOOOO!!!! It is so good i could just eat it by itself! Everyone should try this if you like your spaghetti!

01-05-2009, 12:11 PM	#4
SashimiMark Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 2,867 Gallery: SashimiMark Stats: in love with myself WOE: organic whole foods with lots of fat Start Date: January 2008	I've done the spaghetti squash thing before. I wasn't a big fan. But now I'm thinking if I roasted it more, after I've baked it long enough to remove the strands, it might be better. I should give it another try, since it's been a few years. I've learned that lots of veggies I never liked the way my mom prepared (boiled) are awesome if you roast them. Last edited by SashimiMark; 01-05-2009 at 12:12 PM..

01-05-2009, 01:29 PM	#9
BarbDe Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Florida Posts: 6,816 Gallery: BarbDe Stats: Quit smoking 11/4/07; 16/10/10 on 11/30/12 WOE: Low carb/Paleo/& Crossfit! Start Date: August 2004	Here's a good George Stella Recipe Mock Fettucin Primavera 1/2 medium spaghetti squash Primavera Sauce, recipe follows *Cook's Note: This recipe is for half of the squash. You may double the recipe to use all of it, or top the other half of the squash with butter, sour cream, cheese, and bacon to make "mock" baked stuffed potatoes. 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 20 to 25 minutes, or until the inside is tender to a fork 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, and at the same time, fluff and separate the squash into spaghetti-like strands. Discard the skin. Reheat the squash strands by dipping with a strainer in boiling water just before serving. Top with Primavera Sauce. Primavera Sauce: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick) 1/2 cup small broccoli florets, lightly blanched 1 cup heavy cream 1 egg yolk 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves Salt and pepper Fresh basil leaves, for garnish Grape tomatoes, sliced in half, for garnish Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium high-heat. Add broccoli and saute for about 1 minute. Then whisk in cream and egg yolk and cook for only 1 to 2 minutes. Next, add garlic and cheese and whisk quickly just to heat through. Remove from heat and stir in the rest of the butter and the parsley. Pour over or toss with the hot spaghetti squash. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and grape tomatoes. Nutrition Information Nutritional Analysis per serving Calories 524 Fat 47 grams Saturated Fat 29 grams Carbohydrates 9 grams Fiber 1 gram Net Carbohydrates 8 grams __________________ Barb I just realized I am older than the POTUS!!

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01-05-2009, 12:07 PM	#3
thebarnhearts Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 276 Gallery: thebarnhearts Stats: 202/restart 168/156/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: December 10th 2007/restart April 16 2012	Sorry sorry:blush: it was spaghetti squash! The recipe i used was called BUTTERED spaghetti squash and i got mixed up and called it butternut:blush: Whoops!

01-05-2009, 12:38 PM	#5
ArmyWife88 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Riley, KS Posts: 1,125 Gallery: ArmyWife88 Stats: (HW:270.2/LW:171) SW:214/CW:204.6/GW:150	could you share the recipie please?

01-05-2009, 01:26 PM	#8
pocahontas Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 14,902 Gallery: pocahontas Stats: Pregnant! WOE: LC Primal	This is a great recipe. I also sometimes add feta cheese, grilled chix and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to make a complete meal. Herbed Spaghetti Squash Recipe : Emeril Lagasse : Food Network

01-05-2009, 01:42 PM	#10
sprinklesmom Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Where Elvis never left the building Posts: 10,809 Gallery: sprinklesmom Stats: A little less donk in the old badonkadonk	OMG!!! (thud) Sounds heavenly!!!!

01-05-2009, 01:52 PM	#11
thebarnhearts Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 276 Gallery: thebarnhearts Stats: 202/restart 168/156/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: December 10th 2007/restart April 16 2012	armywife, all i did was cut it in half lengthwise scoop all the seeds and junk out, peirce the outer skin with a fork a few times, baked on a cookie sheet cut sid down for 45min at350. When it was done just scrape the pulp with a fork and i mixed with butter, salt and parmesan cheese. I just ate it with meatballs and a little sauce and OMG it is soooo good and satisfying!!

01-05-2009, 03:00 PM	#12
whatwagon Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 69 Gallery: whatwagon Stats: 183/172/135 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 1/1/09	I love that stuff! A little garlic and butter- YUM

01-05-2009, 05:42 PM	#14
jenerosity Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 424 Gallery: jenerosity Stats: 304/209/199 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 3/1/07	I just bought one tonight, haven't had it in a while, they were HUGE. I like it best with homemade alfredo and some chunks of chicken. I cut it in half, cover with plastic wrap, and nuke for 10-20 mins, depending on size. Good stuff!

01-05-2009, 06:11 PM	#15
FloridaShell Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 6,264 Gallery: FloridaShell Stats: Grrr/Grrr/130 WOE: My own way of l/cing Start Date: 1/2/08	I so want to try this!

01-05-2009, 06:46 PM	#16
thebarnhearts Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 276 Gallery: thebarnhearts Stats: 202/restart 168/156/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: December 10th 2007/restart April 16 2012	glad to find out about the microwave method!!! Saves me a lot of energy running the oven!

01-05-2009, 07:45 PM	#18
Charski Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mostly in the kitchen! Posts: 33,864 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/139/150 goal 5'5" 59 years YOUNG! WOE: ATKINS always Start Date: May 2003	I love spaghetti squash - but I love the SEEDS more! Take them out and roast them, tossed with a little olive oil and salt, til they BARELY start to brown. I swear they taste like popcorn!

01-05-2009, 08:33 PM	#20
Nikouli Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: FL Posts: 1,205 Gallery: Nikouli Stats: 5'5" 196/186/140 (we'll see when I get there) WOE: Low carb/Whole foods/Gluten-free Start Date: Original: 5/29/08 (pregnant 3/2010) New: 9/17/12	My mom made this for me about a month ago...it IS delicious! yum

01-05-2009, 09:48 PM	#21
NurseShannon Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wheelersburg, Ohio Posts: 926 Gallery: NurseShannon Stats: 245/233/160 WOE: Low Carb/Gluten Free Start Date: 5/1/11	I NEED to try this, as I am missing pasta like mad!!

01-06-2009, 12:28 AM	#23
KOO Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 20,763 Gallery: KOO Stats: Starting 183(2/06)now below.... WOE: Hcg 9/12/12...142.5/134/130	I love spaghetti squash but haven't had it in a while, thanks for the reminder. I think I will have this Wednesday for dinner. I eat it the same way with butter, salt and parmesean cheese. Yum!