If you LOVE PASTA, you'll LOVE this! I started out mixing half regular pasta for my family and half spaghetti squash, you mix in the marinara sauce and no one even knows the difference. Now my family just eats all spaghetti squash, no noodles and they like it better!!!!!
And... the nutrition facts are amazing . A cup of spaghetti squash has only 42 calories, 0g fat, 10g carbs, 2g fiber, and 1g protein.
I was surprised at how easy it was to make, here’s what you’ll need.
INGREDIENTS:
- whole spaghetti squash
- marinara sauce, (low calorie, sugar free, and/or healthy homemade)
- veggies or meat of your choice (I like Ground turkey, peppers, zucchini, spinach, etc.)
DIRECTIONS:
1. Wash the skin of the squash, Poke holes in it with a sharp knife, like a baked potato. The squash is very hard like a pumpkin so be careful!
2. Place squash in the microwave on HIGH POWER for approximately 8 min. When your 8 min are up, test the squash by pushing on it to see if it's soft, if not stick it back in for another 5 min or so.
3. In the mean time, sautee some veggies. I had some red pepper laying around.
4. Once the squash is done “roasting” in your microwave, take it out (be careful, it’s hot!) and cut length wise. Then scoop the seeds out.
5. Then, using a fork, simply scrape out the squash. It gets all stringy!
6. Place the hot “spaghetti” on a plate, smother with marinara sauce, and top with your sauteed veggies. I’d definitely add basil if I had some.
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