Spaghetti squash is a great alternative to pasta if you’re looking to avoid the carbs and calories that come packed into normal spaghetti. These squoodles can also be used in pad thai, casseroles and even stir-fry!
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour
Serves: 8
Ingredients:
- 1 spaghetti squash
- Extra virgin olive oil, for rubbing
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Directions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F.
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Use a knife to cut the squash in half lengthwise. Remove seeds and pulp from the center and pitch. Place both pieces of squash on a baking sheet with cut side up. Rub olive oil over the cut surface and bake for 1 hour. When done, squash should be tender, and a fork should insert the middle easily.
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Use a fork to scrape stringy squash out of the shell and add to a bowl. Drizzle squash spaghetti with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Insert spaghetti squash into any spaghetti or pasta dish for a veggie-based replacement!
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