Squash Your Pasta Craving
I go through food phases. I find something I like and I eat it for weeks until I’m sick of it, and then I forget about it. And then I find it again. It’s my food cycle.
How did I forget about spaghetti squash?!
Don’t get me wrong. I love spaghetti. Pasta dishes rock my world! They’re so delicious. But, in case it wasn’t already clear, I love love love vegetables. So I’m always looking for ways to sneak in more veggies into my day!
Have you tried spaghetti squash before? If not, you don’t know what you’re missing! It looks a little intimidating at first, but it’s pretty easy to fix. I just:
-slice it in half, length wise
-scoop out the seeds
-flip it onto a plate with a little water
-cover with plastic wrap
-microwave for 10-15 minutes depending on how big it is
It’s pretty simple! Then you just scoop out the insides with a fork. It breaks apart into little strands, like, well, spaghetti!
I topped this bad boy with TJ’s marinara sauce, and some nutritional yeast.
YUM!!! Yes, that’s a massive plate of spaghetti squash. And yes I ate the whole thing.
Are you a spaghetti squash fan? I can’t decide which I like better, spaghetti squash, or butternut squash...
The last couple of days have been extra crazy because I’m moving tomorrow! I know I mentioned it before, but tomorrow is the actual move day! I’m pretty excited. My two future roomies are super cool. So wish me luck with packing!
What’s your favorite kind of squash? Does anyone have any moving/packing/unpacking tips?
Happy Friday friends!
<3 Liz
I have never had spaghetti squash. I think I’m going to make it my goal this year to make it.
That looks great…good luck with the move!
I’m getting into spaghetti squash, but I just think it’s a royal pain in the butt to prepare. so my preference would be butternut!
I too love spaghetti squash 🙂
I have forgotten about that lately as well, now I am craving some tossed with olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes…(sigh)
I love spaghetti squash!! So much volume for the calories, I love it. I always cook it in the microwave for convenience and top it with ragu sauce and Parmesan cheese yummm 😀
I LOVE spaghetti squash! I actually made some last week after not gaving it for a while! I never cooked it in the microwave before so thanks for that tip. Can’t wait to try it!
Cooking it in the microwave is super simple, and faster than roasting! Although, I’ve never been patient enough to roast it… so I guess I can’t say for sure if it’s exactly the same!
ive never tried spag squash!! i cnt find the right squashes!!
What?!?!?! Never!!! Oh my gosh girl, you gotta find yourself one! They’re just the yellow oval ones!
I love, love, love spaghetti squash. I have a slightly different way to make it that might be a little less messy:
http://tspiceoflife.wordpress.com/2011/03/31/spaghetti-squash/
Oh I LOVE spaghetti squash! I’ve never microwaved it before though. I’ll have to try that! The last time I made it, I mixed it with a “humfredo” sauce (hummus, nooch, and a little almond milk)…SOOO good!
Hope you have a great day gorgeous and good luck with the move!
Woah, that sauce sounds DELISH!!! Why have I not tried that?! Hummus & nooch are like, my two favorite toppings!
I’m too impatient to bake it, so I usually just nuke it in the microwave 😉
LOVE spaghetti squash more than ANYTHING!! So so yummy. By far one of my favorite vegies 🙂
Good luck on the move!! So excited for you!