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I am looking for a great way to cook spagetti squash and would appreciate any suggestions.
Thanks

this is an easy one slice spagetti squash in half put on a cookie sheet.put about 3 dabs of butter on top with a dash of salt and dash of pepper on top of squash and bake in oven at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes or until golden brown served as a side dish. i like to use it as a side dish with lasagna and caesar salad. hope you enjoy i love this and so will you

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Microwave Parmesan Spagetti Squash

9 inch spaghetti squash
4 tbsp. butter
4 oz. sour cream or plain yogurt
Salt and pepper to taste
3 med. tomatoes, peeled and chopped
2 tbsp. fresh parsley
Parmesan cheese

Cut squash in half; remove seeds with fork. Microwave 6 to 9 minutes or until soft. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Scrape with fork to form spaghetti into a bowl. Mix the next 5 ingredients into spaghetti. Put into casserole and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Microwave 4 minutes.

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SPAGHETTI SQUASH & MEATBALLS

1/2 lb. ground beef or ground turkey
2 tbsp. uncooked oatmeal
1 tsp. oregano
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt & pepper to taste
2 lg. spaghetti squash

Mix meat, oatmeal, oregano and garlic together. Form into little meatballs. Spray baking pan with Pam and set meatballs in pan. Bake at 350 degrees until done. Cut squash in half, remove seeds, place foil on rack in oven. Place the 4 halves cut side down on foil and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 30 minutes.

To test for doneness, take a fork and scrape flesh from skin, it will come apart an look like spaghetti. When done scrape squash from skin. Serve with meatballs. Top with tomato sauce of choice (1 cup per serving) no sugar. (Weigh and measure 4 ounce meatballs per serving and 1 cup squash.) Serve with 1 cup tossed salad.

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SPAGHETTI SQUASH PIE

1 med. spaghetti squash
2 unbaked 9 inch pie crust or shells
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 c. butter, melted
4 eggs yolks, beaten
1 c. milk
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. salt
Whipped cream (optional)

Cook squash in large pot with 2 inches salted water 15 to 20 minutes or until crisp tender turn after 10 minutes to cook evenly. Drain and set aside to cool. Using a fork, remove seeds and discard. Continue using fork, remove spaghetti like strands from inside squash. Place half of squash strands in each pastry shell. Spread evenly over bottom. Combine remaining ingredients except whipped cream. Mix well. Pour half of milk mixture over strands in each pastry shell. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until filling is set. Serve warm or cool. Top with whipped cream if desired. Makes 2 pies.

Use spaghetti squash with your favorite spaghetti sauce, may need extra chili powder and spices. May be used in place of coconut in pie or cake. Fun vegetable, try it.

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SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH SPINACH AND CHEESE

1 lg. spaghetti squash
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen spinach
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
6 oz. creamed cottage cheese
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. flour
1 c. milk
1/4 - 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. chicken bouillon
Salt and pepper
1 c. Cheddar or Swiss cheese

Cook squash. Meanwhile, cook spinach only until thawed, drain well. Combine with bacon and cottage cheese. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

Prepare white sauce. Using a fork remove squash strands into a large bowl; add seasoned white sauce and toss to combine well.

In casserole dish, layer half of the squash mixture, half of the spinach mixture and sprinkle with half the grated cheese; repeat layers. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes, or until bubbly. Six main dish servings.