We LOVE spaghetti squash and I actually prefer it in place of noodles – hence my love of Spaghetti Squash Casserole. The texture is different, but it’s very pleasing to the palate…yeah, country Stacy just said that. It felt weird too. I’ve even been able to serve it to people and they didn’t know they weren’t eating REAL noodles. Cooking spaghetti squash is easy…so let’s talk about how it’s done.
I’ve had several of you leave comments and send me emails about cooking spaghetti squash – you want to know how I do it…so, here’s a video of my method.
Also, I will warn you – toward the end, all craziness breaks loose in the Myers house. You’ve been warned…so proceed with caution.
Cooking a Spaghetti Squash – the Basic Steps
Halve your squash using a large knife. Be careful. I cut mine vertically. Scrape out seeds. Place cut side down on large baking tray. Add a small amount of water for steam. Cook at 350 until you can “pull the noodles” down from the side. (See video). This can take 30-60 minutes based on the size of the squash.
Once you’ve got it all cooked, there’s nothing to do but serve! It really is that easy. 🙂
“Pro” tip: if you have space for a garden but generally kill everything you plant, consider some spaghetti squash. They are pretty easy to grow and require very little tending. If I’m recommending that, you know it has to be easy!
Okay, now you have no excuse to not go and try it. Go forth and start cooking spaghetti squash!
Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great weekend and come back soon!
Miz Helen
I will. Thanks, Miz Helen!
We’ve discovered spaghetti squash in about the last year too. I’m like you…I think I actually prefer it to the noodles! I LOVE it with my crockpot spaghetti sauce! I’m going to have to try your casserole recipe though…it looks great!
Pioneer Woman’s recipe isAMAZING!
I’ve always wanted to try to make spaghetti squash but it always seemed a mystery to me. Thanks for showing me just how easy it really is. Can’t wait to impress my family with my new cooking skill.
Yeah, well don’t tell them how easy it is. 😉
This was so helpful! I think I NEED an ov glove. 🙂
Yes – I agree. NEED.
What accent? 😉
😉 that southern drawl….my hubby was born and raised in FL so he has it too and I love it!
🙂 I call it Country Twang. lol
They refrigerate just fine. 🙂
Quick question: Since it may be only me eating the spaghetti squash, do I put the leftovers in the fridge? freeze them? How long does it keep? Hopefully my family will get on board with THM but maybe not. 🙂
Loved the video!! Thanks for sharing…I make spaghetti squash but normally just poke and bake..then cut and scoop out the seeds. I like the idea of scooping out the seeds before baking… Love your accent and humor! Thanks for sharing your recipes for the THM lifestyle…It is very much appreciated!
I need to ask you about retirement funds for a stay at home Mom. I do at some point plan to go back to work, but it will be about a year or two away. I am 40 years old and only have about 1, 300 in retirement savings. Woefully lacking! My parents will retire in two years with 1/3 of a million dollars. Is there any way I can play catch up and start bank rolling my retirement fund as a stay at home Mom? What’s yours or Barry’s advice on this. I’m sooooo late, and far behind! 🙁
If you’ve not already read my articles that may apply to this, have a look at those first:
http://www.stacymakescents.com/whats-your-plan-for-retirement
http://www.debtortobetter.com/getting-a-start-on-retirement-savings/
http://www.debtortobetter.com/retirement-savings-vs-debt-reduction/
Beyond that, it is simply a matter of PURPOSEFUL savings with a specific goal in mind. If your budget can handle the savings, put as much as you can into a Roth IRA into good, long-term growth mutual funds (usually these are things like growth-stock or growth-and-income funds). If you can do more than the Roth IRA limits, traditional IRAs are a fine option as well. If you have any specific questions as you get into this, please let me know!
I laughed so hard at your video. It sounds just like my house. Thanks for sharing how to cook SS properly. I’ve always wondered.
Ha, ha! Just keepin’ it real. 🙂
Loved the video. So nice to put a voice with the face. Loved the accent. I was wondering if you have tried the Konjac noodles from the THM recipes. I think spaghetti squash could be used in place of a lot of them and probably is much cheaper.
I have tried them – they are okay. A nice change. I do prefer these. 🙂
I had never even heard of this until this week! Only because I had never even eaten Squash until I was married! I may give it a try. 🙂
Really?! Girl….get squashin’.
How did I not know you have a southern accent? I love it, you sound like my people! 🙂
🙂 My people! We have people!
I’ve been making spaghetti squash for years. It’s very easy to make. Cut the squash in half put the two pieces in a cake pan, after you take out the seeds of course, upside down put water in the pan and bake in the oven until tender. take out of the oven. let cool then remove the spaghetti out of the shell, being very careful not to get any of the shell in with the spaghetti & finish with spaghetti sauce on it. or anything else you want to make with it. Use it like regular spaghetti, the skys the limit.
🙂 Sounds like just how I did it above! Great minds.
Just a question, I’m new to Trim Healthy Mama, is spaghetti squash compatible with THM?
Sure is! It’s a FP so it goes with any meal. 🙂
Thank you for the video! I have been wanting to try spaghetti squash for a while now and the video was helpful. As a fellow NC girl I LOVE your accent
Thanks, sistah! 🙂
Good information.
I think the video would have been much better if you had had someone holding the camera and following your moves. Some of the things were done out of camera view. I know those things were self explanatory, but actually following your hands would have been more interesting. Just a thought.
I know “everyone’s a critic” but my comment is meant to be educational, not critical.
Keep up the good work. Love your website! 🙂
🙂 I have to do videos during the day at naptime or else I can’t find any other time to do it. Life is kinda crazy here. And my 3 year old isn’t very good at holding a camera. 🙂 Thanks for the suggestion though!
An alternative to the “grunting” & wrestling the spaghetti squash with a large sharp knife method, I have learned it cooks just as well if I prick the whole squash several places with a fork, and bake it whole on a cookie sheet (no water necessary). When you can easily stick a fork in it, it’s done! Let it cool a bit and then easily cut in half, remove seeds, and scrape out squash “noodles.” Easy peazy!
Ya know, I’ve done it that way too…and for some reason, I just prefer to cut it in half beforehand. I’m weird. 🙂
Going on a quest for spaghetti squash yum! By the way…sounds like our house
when dad comes home, dogs and kids are the welcoming committee. 😀
Mary
No one does that when I come home. LOL
Please stay crazy, because we love your attitude!!! I am trying the squash this weekend.
🙂 Good – it’s kinda around to stay.
I just have to tell you that I wish we were neighbors!! I love your recipes and you are a hoot!!!! Thanks for making this video because, I LOVE PW’s cajun chicken pasta but have not made it since doing THM!!! I can’t believe I didn’t think of using the spaghetti squash…we all love that stuff!!! It is on the menu for this weekend!!!!
I’m trying to fix all our old favorites the THM way. 🙂
Hi Stacy
I just watched your film as I’ve been curious about spaghetti squash (which I have never seen here in the UK and I live in London so probably should have) and I just wanted to say that I love your accent and I’m even more determined to find spaghetti squash now than I was before! I also love that your dog and your daughter were so obviously pleased to see Daddy! I love a house that is as mental as mine!!
Please keep making videos and posting on your blog as I am really really enjoying it and hope you carry on forever.
Best wishes
Lucy
🙂 I enjoy doing videos so I am glad y’all like them!!
I love spaghetti squash. It is a great substitute for pasta (since I can’t eat gluten I use it frequently a as a substitute). Plus it is so easy to cook!
And it’s uuber delicious!
Perfect! Now I know how to do it without a microwave! Thanks, Stacy.
I aim to please! 🙂