Spaghetti Squash!

Spaghetti Squash!

Spaghetti squash is a good alternative to pasta, potatoes, or rice. The cooked squash flesh shreds into threads like thin spaghetti or vermicelli, hence its name. 1 cup of Spaghetti Squash is about 45 Calories and about 8g Net Carbs. 1 cup of angel hair pasta is about 180 Calories and about 33g Net Carbs.

The squash should be an even light yellow color and firm with no bruises. Store whole at room temperature up to 3 weeks. Spaghetti squash is available year-round with peak season in fall.

You will need:
• 1 spaghetti squash.
• Large sharp knife.
• Baking pan.
• Oven.
• Kitchen fork.

• Prick the spaghetti squash all over with a knife or skewer so it will not burst while baking.
• Place whole squash in a shallow baking pan.
• Bake in preheated 375 F oven for 1 hour.
Let cool for a half hour

• When cool enough to handle, cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise with a serrated knife.

• Scoop the seeds and fibrous strings from the center of the cooked spaghetti squash.

• Gently scrape the tines of a kitchen fork around the edge of the spaghetti squash to shred the pulp into strands.

• Cooked spaghetti squash is usually served with a sauce or gravy because the flesh is very bland in flavor.
• It may be served alone as a side dish with the addition of salt, pepper, and butter.

Here is a recipe of mine that I love!

Spaghetti Squash and Turkey Meatballs with Marinara Sauce

Ingredients:

1 lb. Lean Ground Turkey Meat

2 Eggs

1c. Bread Crumbs (doesn’t really matter what kind)

Spaghetti Squash

1c. Marinara Sauce of your choice (I used Barilla Basil and Garlic)

Directions:

Cook Spaghetti Squash using directions above. Remember that it takes about an hour to cook so you may want to cook the squash first. Once you have prepped the spaghetti squash, place in a bowl and set aside.

Pre-heat oven to 375. In a mixing bowl, mix together ground meat, eggs and bread crumbs with your hands. Then, form into small meatballs and place baking sheet. Cook in oven for 15-20 minutes or until meatballs are done.

Take 1c. of Spaghetti Squash and top it with 4-6 meatballs and 1c. Marinara. Voila and Bon Apetite! I think you will enjoy J