Author: Abbie
spaghetti squash is a
wonderful and versatile vegetable to replace potatoes, rice and pasta in your life.
Here's the cooking directions.
Spaghetti Squash
- This unique squash separates into spaghetti-like strands when
cooked.
Use in place of pasta with your favorite spaghetti sauce.
"Orangetti" variety tastes just like Spaghetti Squash,
only
with orange colored flesh.
Selection:
Choose firm, heavy squash with undamaged shell.
Storage:
Store at room temperature for 1 week.
After cutting, wrap in plastic and refrigerate up to 2 days.
[actually it keeps
for up to a week after it is cut.
Uses & Preparation:
A low calorie base for almost any topping.
Mild, nutlike flavor, crisp texture.
Leftover cooked squash can be refrigerated and reheated for
later use.
Cooking Instructions:
Microwave:
Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove seeds.
Place squash cut sides up in a microwave dish with 1/4 cup water.
Cover with plastic wrap and cook on high for 10 to 12 minutes,
depending on size of squash.
Add more cooking time if
necessary.
Let stand covered, for 5 minutes.
With fork "comb" out the strands.
I eat it: with salt and butter on it;
with chili on it (without beans of course);
cook it partially in the microwave and then fry it in
the frying pan
(like shredded potatoes and delicious).
You're only limited by your imagination.
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