spaghetti squash

[zaggahamma]

just had some instead of pasta with meat sauce...

little crunchy...is this how its supposed to be or can it be cooked longer/different?

looks like instead of 47 gr of carbs only 10 per serving

and instead of a little over 200 cals onley 42..l.

and with a nutrients

[gbrice75]

You can cook it longer if you like it softer. I cook my butternut squash until it's almost mush, that's just the way I like it.

[zaggahamma]

thanks gbrice...new avy u look a bit thicker..props..

youve never tried the spaghetti squash?

[gbrice75]

thanks gbrice...new avy u look a bit thicker..props..

youve never tried the spaghetti squash?

Thanks bro! Struggling but hopefully coming along...

Yea, i've had spaghetti squash, not quite my thing - I'm 1/2 Italian - I like pasta way too much lol

[zaggahamma]

Thanks bro! Struggling but hopefully coming along...

Yea, i've had spaghetti squash, not quite my thing - I'm 1/2 Italian - I like pasta way too much lol

exactly....i'm gonna try it again most likely cuz my wife cant eat gluten ...i think i tried it a long time ago and ditched it quick...but after reading how many carbs and calories in one serving of pasta i need to at least give it another try...i like more sauce anyway so it think if it wasnt crunchy it would have been fine

[gbrice75]

exactly....i'm gonna try it again most likely cuz my wife cant eat gluten ...i think i tried it a long time ago and ditched it quick...but after reading how many carbs and calories in one serving of pasta i need to at least give it another try...i like more sauce anyway so it think if it wasnt crunchy it would have been fine

Yea, pasta is ridiculously dense in terms of carbs. If you're watching carbs, spaghetti squash is an excellent alternative.

[Times Roman]

that sounds like an excellent recipe, especially when trying to avoid carbs....

gotta link for me?

[zaggahamma]

that sounds like an excellent recipe, especially when trying to avoid carbs....

gotta link for me?

i bought the squash at a target super store...if you want to read more on spaghetti squash the only link i can think of to start with starts with a g and ends with an oogle

[Damienm05]

Cook it longer if you found it too al dente or sautee it with a sauce after you steam/boil.

If you're looking for a pasta alternative (as good as this one sounds) - check your health food store for some flourless types made from beans, tofu, and quinoa. They're all high in fiber, protein, and negligibly low on the GI.

[Times Roman]

i bought the squash at a target super store...if you want to read more on spaghetti squash the only link i can think of to start with starts with a g and ends with an oogle

alright smarty! ya got me. I thought maybe you had a particular one you were fond of

starts with a "G" and ends with a "oogle".... sheesh!

[zaggahamma]

Cook it longer if you found it too al dente or sautee it with a sauce after you steam/boil.

If you're looking for a pasta alternative (as good as this one sounds) - check your health food store for some flourless types made from beans, tofu, and quinoa. They're all high in fiber, protein, and negligibly low on the GI.

thanks wolverine

[zaggahamma]

alright smarty! ya got me. I thought maybe you had a particular one you were fond of

starts with a "G" and ends with a "oogle".... sheesh!

i have been quite the s.... martass lately

was meant jokingly though u know

[Damienm05]

thanks wolverine

NP bro. Was actually inspired to go get some spaghetti squash after reading this. I ate it with a quick pan sauce of chicken breast, figs, mushrooms, and wine just now. Delicious!

[Sfla80]

Spaghetti squash, sauteed with a sauce....u could toss it in pesto which is amazing ( sell it at the rest ), If no sauces just add some pistachos to it.

We usually add a sweet butter to it, but most of us here wont do the butters.

Might have to try damienm's with the figs and mush.

How are mushrooms for a diet anyways?

[zaggahamma]

man at the grocery stores here in fl figs are like 6 bucks for a little box

[Sfla80]

At publix right? yeah i never buy figs here, even buying them for the restuant is insane amount of money

[Damienm05]

How are mushrooms for a diet anyways?

They are harmless. They don't provide much in terms of nutrients but they can be eaten in large quantities without having to worry about calories. Just be careful as they soak up oil like a sponge, though I'm sure you know this.

[zaggahamma]

yup u guessed it...only place i actually see them...was at whole foods the other day i figure they're even more there if they have them...i see them on the cooking shows and want them but just cant part with the money...only buy fruit on sale lol

[Sfla80]

They are harmless. They don't provide much in terms of nutrients but they can be eaten in large quantities without having to worry about calories. Just be careful as they soak up oil like a sponge, though I'm sure you know this.

Awsome, thanks...would be a change of pace though to add into pasta or rice.

[Sfla80]

yup u guessed it...only place i actually see them...was at whole foods the other day i figure they're even more there if they have them...i see them on the cooking shows and want them but just cant part with the money...only buy fruit on sale lol

well greenwise would be even more expensive too.....not sure where in fl, but if you are down south i would say like "treasure coast to south beach" There are green markets everywhere. Veggies and fruit for at least 1/2 the prices from those store. And twice as fresh.

[gbrice75]

I'm digging the spaghetti squash dish with figs!

[Damienm05]

I'm digging the spaghetti squash dish with figs!

Just be careful with the figs, especially in the port wine sauce - there's a good bit of sugar. Nothing that will make you fat by any means but it should be saved for a pre/post WO thing.

[Sicko]

frikkin love spaghetti squash...I cut it in half,spoon out the seeds,rub a little olive oil on and turn it face down on cookie sheet.Bake it at 325 for 25-30 min. remove the squash with a fork(scraping it creates noodle shape)place squash in cassarole pan,cover with favorite marinara and slice fresh mozzarela cheese on top.Return to oven till cheese is melted and golden brown.
Get a big ass bowl cuz you are gonna kill this I promise...yup thats what is for dinner tomorrow...

[JAB1]

Definately gonna try that recipe of spag squash baked with cheese and a steak tonight!!!

[zaggahamma]

frikkin love spaghetti squash...I cut it in half,spoon out the seeds,rub a little olive oil on and turn it face down on cookie sheet.Bake it at 325 for 25-30 min. remove the squash with a fork(scraping it creates noodle shape)place squash in cassarole pan,cover with favorite marinara and slice fresh mozzarela cheese on top.Return to oven till cheese is melted and golden brown.
Get a big ass bowl cuz you are gonna kill this I promise...yup thats what is for dinner tomorrow...

i like that twice baked idea...prolly fix the crunchiness that i didnt appreciate.....easy to find in cali?

[Sicko]

i like that twice baked idea...prolly fix the crunchiness that i didnt appreciate.....easy to find in cali?

Yes It will,the longer you cook it the softer it gets.Beware of it turning to mush though,unless you like it like GB.
Yeh it is ready available in most every supermarket..

[zaggahamma]

Yes It will,the longer you cook it the softer it gets.Beware of it turning to mush though,unless you like it like GB.
Yeh it is ready available in most every supermarket..

somewhere between aldente and mush is good...same with cabbabe, broccoli, i guess most veggies i like that way except the oriental can do something with broccoli yet it still has a slight snap

[smoosh]

zucchini spaghetti is a nice pasta alternative...I eat it all the time.

[Times Roman]

starts with a "G" and ends with a "oogle"

I'm still chuckling