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Fall's the time to take advantage of spaghetti squash, which you'll find at peak season right now. Never tried cooking with spaghetti squash? Don't even be a little afraid: cooking with one is more intuitive than you'd think. And with a texture reminiscent of pasta, this vegetable is the perfect vehicle for a light olive oil and cheese dressing or any traditional pasta sauce. Watch the video to Read more
If you can't have gluten, you can still enjoy this cheesy pasta dish. It's not made with gluten-free pasta — oh no! It's made with spaghetti squash and other veggies, which means you can load on the cheese and still enjoy a low-calorie (around 200), ooey-gooey, cheesy bowl of steamy pasta. You'll never even realize it's gluten-free! To see this easy pasta bake recipe, keep reading. Read more
Get ready to eat! FitSugar reader Sprint2theTable shared this recipe for vegetarian "spaghetti and meatballs" in our Healthy Recipe group. Spaghetti squash. It blew my mind. Who knew you could make a vegetable act like a pasta?! The best part is that you can make it in the microwave in under 10 minutes. Tofu-lentil "meatballs" are the vegetarian's (or the Read more
It's hard to escape the gluttonous nature of holiday celebrations, so if you have a night off from yuletide revelry, detox with a simple, home-cooked meal that counterbalances December's rich, heavy party foods. Take advantage of spaghetti squash's seasonal peak by using it in place of high-carb pasta in a "spaghetti" dish with roasted vegetables. Slow-roast bite-size tomatoes and zucchini (or Read more
If you've never cooked with spaghetti squash, I highly recommend you give it a try. Once it's roasted in the oven, the flesh comes off in strands that resemble spaghetti. Treat it as you would pasta and toss with a simple vegetable saute and you've got a carb-free, vegetarian-friendly meal. This recipe is highly versatile, so sub in whatever veggies you have on hand; mushrooms, peppers, even a Read more
If you've visited a farmers market recently, you must have noticed the abundance of fresh veggies being harvested. Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and now squash. One of my favorites is spaghetti squash because it's so unique. But people tend to avoid this squash because they don't know how to prepare it. Here are some recipe ideas to inspire you to experiment with spaghetti squash. Cut squash in Read more
If you are trying to eat less carbs, or up your intake of veggies, you need to try spaghetti squash. The flesh of this squash has a firm and stringy consistency so it holds up nicely when mixed with tomatoes, roasted veggies and pesto. Plus a cup of spaghetti contains only 10 grams of carbs, compared to 43 grams of carbs found in regular old spaghetti. It is also a low calorie food; one cup Read more
I am always trying to get more fruits and veggies in my diet, and while I am not quite sure which category spaghetti squash falls into I will freely admit I love it. Since it is National Spaghetti Day, I thought I'd pay a little tribute to this very unique squash. When you first cut it open, the flesh looks like any other squash, but after it is cooked the flesh tears into ribbons resembling Read more
This week in PopSugarTV, Bella shared the secret to dying your eyelashes at home and getting Rachel Zoe's wavy hair while Fit showed us how the power plate works and reviewed the outdoor elliptical bike. Fab gave us Brad Goreski's best styling tips and helped us master Fall's polka-dot trend and Yum served up delicious recipes for spaghetti squash and a seasonal pumpkin spice latte. Check out all Read more
Vegans deserve to have a yummy, thick gravy too. This particular recipe is delicious on seitan, tofurky, or on Field Roast grain meat loaf, as pictured. Roasted spaghetti squash and steamed kale are quick, colorful, and nutritious complements as well. See recipe after the break. Read more
