Comments on: Who Knew? Spaghetti Squash Actually Resembles Spaghetti!?!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:08:03 +0000

I’m going to make this for a friend tomorrow. She’s had all kinds of health problems and needs to discover the benefits and amazingness of spaghetti squash over regular noodles. And…I actually do find it rewarding, even if it is a bit troublesome.

By: Mark

Mark — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 22:22:56 +0000

I just had my first spaghetti squash dinner. I put a low carb red tomato sauce, parm cheese, seasalt and pepper on it. I loved it and I can’t wait to try more of the great meals suggested on this site. The microwave, cut in half with a small amount of water in each half method is the easiest way to cook this squash. I refridgerated mine after cooking and went to work on it in the morning with a cup of coffee. I bagged the rest up in portions and I’m good for the week.

By: Neen

Neen — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:44:03 +0000

Yeah, squash is such a pain in the ass. I love it, but generally only eat it in the fall, when I get the obligatory pumpkin or two in October. The significant other gets teed off because hacking the damn thing to bits dulls his knives, and it’s such a pain, and if you end up with a squash with a particularly hard exterior and the knife slips, well, definitely had a couple close calls! But so yummy. Sigh. Definitely depressing. BTW, when and why did you decide to eat less meat? We went through a no-meat diet for Lent and are still figuring out how it’s affected our food desires in the post Easter world. In essence, we’ve been shocked that we’ve actually eaten vegetarian dishes 50% of the time this past week…and enjoyed it! Woaaah.

By: Robin

Robin — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:47:02 +0000

Melissa- Thanks for the sympathy. Jim is super-excited that someone from my blog is buying the book too. Thanks! One warning though—it’s intense!

Anticiplate- your turkey meatball version sounds delicious!!

By: Anticiplate

Anticiplate — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:14:18 +0000

I have been eating spaghetti squash since I was a small child! We would put sauce and turkey meatballs on top and spinkle it with parmesan cheese. I love it. We always cooked it in the microwave when I was younger, but I would opt to use the oven now (even though it is more difficult).

By: melissa

melissa — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 07:10:49 +0000

That may not sound like a compliment, but trust me, it is.

it must be since you eat them almost every day for lunch!

sorry your back is still hurting.

I will add spaghetti squash to my list of to do. I’ve wanted to make it for a while and only discovered recently that hubby was cool with it. so spaghetti squash it is.

p.s. I added your boyfriend’s book to my amazon list. so it will be up for my reading soon! thank you both.

By: Robin

Robin — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:29:43 +0000

Hey guys! Thanks for all the comments! I wish I could do spaghetti squash in the microwave but currently the only microwave I can fit in my kitchen is a tiny one that’s perched atop my fridge (the only space for it!) I guess I’ll just have to dream about my big kitchen with lots of counter space until we move out!

I’m so happy people are discovering the site too! I LOVE your comments!!

By: FlaNBoyant Eats

FlaNBoyant Eats — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 03:48:08 +0000

hey girl.. never had spaghetti squash but it sure looks good. and since i’m so used to labor intensive food, i might be okay with the patience level on this one. and plus, any squash recipe is worth the pain.

By: cookinpanda

cookinpanda — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 01:05:56 +0000

Jim- thanks.
katy- yeah the microwave seems to be the way to go with intimidating squash (when not in the mood to hack at it-almost cutting your fingers off, etc..) …

By: katy

katy — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:39:51 +0000

i love spaghetti squash — when i find small ones, i just cut them in half, scoop out the seeds, fill each half with about 1/4 cup of water, and microwave them for about 12 minutes — works like a charm!