Squash your Pasta

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• CSR2388
  
  
  
  

  17 of 18 people found this review helpful
  I prick spaghetti squash all over with a fork, microwave on high for 3 minutes, turn it over and microwave 2 minutes more, then let is sit for 5 minutes before cutting open. - 2/14/09
  
  
• CRAFTYC
  
  
  Good
  

  9 of 10 people found this review helpful
  Spaghetti squash are bears to cut in half! That said, I like this, but my kids didn't. If you want to try something a little different, I added about a cup of the leftover squash (no sauce!) to a pot of chili. It gave it a really good, fresh flavor. - 2/14/09
  
  
• KIT14350
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  9 of 9 people found this review helpful
  OR steam the squash- Microwave 1 minute, cut in 1/2 length wise, place in 1 inch water in pan, cover pan, bring to boil, simmer for 12 minutes- let cool. Scoop out squash- it shreds as you scoop it out. Serve with sauce. I make this once a week to replace pasta. - 2/14/09
  
  
• UPFORFUN03
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  8 of 8 people found this review helpful
  I LOVE spag squash!!! We roast ours whole then cut in half. Very easy and wonderfully tasty. If you use marinara sauce, ground lean meat and veggies, you can have a plate full of comfort with few calories. - 2/17/09
  
  
• DETTGRFAN1
  
  
  O.K.
  

  6 of 7 people found this review helpful
  I use spaghetti squash quite a bit, using the prick with a fork/microwave method to cut the squash open. I won't be adding pepperoni to it, but turkey meatballs & mushrooms with the sauce make a good dish. Just plain, sprayed with butter sub., S & P, and parm is good too! - 2/14/09
  
  
• CLCCOOL
  
  
  
  

  5 of 5 people found this review helpful
  Due to the fact that it IS so hard to cut raw, without a saw, I cook mine whole, 400 degrees for about an hour, definately poke it with a knife. Then cut in half after it has cooled. I personally could eat it with nothing on it.Sometimes add a honey/brown mustard sauce or even just cinnamon - 3/31/10
  
  
• NEWLY_IMPROVED
  
  
  
  

  5 of 5 people found this review helpful
  How absolutely yummy. Our family loves squash with cinnamon and pumpkin spice. This will be on our menu today. - 3/31/10
  
  
• DIONZA
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  5 of 5 people found this review helpful
  I love spaghetti squash. I use it like this, and also as a substitute for rice for chinese recipes. - 2/16/09
  
  
• KHEAL1
  
  
  Very Good
  

  5 of 7 people found this review helpful
  leave off the pepperoni - 2/15/09
  
  
• PEAR2APPLE
  
  
  Very Good
  

  4 of 4 people found this review helpful
  If like me, you could not cut the squash in half (mine was the size of a football!), then you can pierce the skin with a knife and bake it whole. I baked it in a dish for a total 40-45mins. Halved it, then forked it. You can fork it down to the skin, I only used sauce, tasted gr8, fridge~5 days. - 4/28/10
  
  
• KWYET1
  
  
  
  

  4 of 4 people found this review helpful
  I tried spaghetti squash with melted lowfat cheese! Even after draining the squash well, the cheese sauce was a bit 'runny'...but it satisfied my craving for 'mac & cheese' - 2/14/09
  
  
• MOJOES49829
  
  
  Very Good
  

  3 of 4 people found this review helpful
  I like this recipe I have been wanting to try this..thanks. - 2/14/09
  
  
• LANIE3261
  
  
  Good
  

  3 of 4 people found this review helpful
  It was difficult to work with the squash and the taste and consistency wasn't quite favorable. The sauce, pepperoni, and parmesan was the delightful part. - 2/14/09
  
  
• ALYFITN
  
  
  
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  I use an electric pressure cooker to cook my squash. It makes is fast and easy. - 4/1/10
  
  
• JUDIQUE57
  
  
  
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  love spag. squash. I bake it for 40-50 min. then take it out, turn it upright and fill the bowl part up with an apple or pear sprinkled with cinnamon and ff maple syrup or brown sugar, OMG, soooo good. oh ya, put it back in the oven for another 15-20 minutes, then its ready and sooooo good. - 3/31/10
  
  
• MYDONNA13
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I made this without the pepperoni to cut the fat and use my own marinara sauce. That cuts down on the fat and sodium. (Jarred sauces have too much salt AND sugar) We also cut the parmesan in half and were very happy. We had grilled chicken breast on the side for our meal. - 8/24/10
  
  
• TESEBOB2
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I love spagetti squash fixed this way. The only difference is I don't use the pepperoni. Brown turkey italian sausage, then add to the spagetti sauce. Serve over cooked spagetti squash. - 3/31/10
  
  
• DEBCLARK7
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  make this all the time. It is yummy - 3/31/10
  
  
• LIVINGONMYTERMS
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  leave off the pepperoni and added a leaner source of protein - 3/31/10
  
  
• CD6984267
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I made this, my husband was impressed at the flavor. He is Italiand and didn't miss the pasta. - 3/31/10
  
  
• FAYBEE3
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  for those who think the pepperoni is bad, there's a turkey pepperoni on the market that is lower in fat and calories than regular pepperoni and is very tasty. - 3/31/10
  
  
• JUHOEG
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  great - 3/31/10
  
  
• CD4645900
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Love it! - 3/31/10
  
  
• WINNIE-POOH
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I like this recipe - 3/31/10
  
  
• GODFREY09
  
  
  Good
  

  1 of 3 people found this review helpful
  When I use spaghetti squash in place of spaghetti...I saute veggies in EVOO and then toss all with the cooked squash. LEave out the pepperoni unless you want to saute some ground white chicken with the veggies. - 2/16/09
  
  
• MARSHA48
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 3 people found this review helpful
  I like squash, so this sounds good. - 2/15/09
  
  
• MYGEORGE
  
  
  
  

  1 of 3 people found this review helpful
  Sounds good but not liking the sodium. - 2/14/09
  
  
• LAWOLF2
  
  
  
  

  1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  If you are allergic to tomatoes, try adding pesto sauce instead. I mix in ground meat or shrimp and add mushrooms, onions and black olives. My grandchildren who have allergies love it. - 2/14/09
  
  
• CD13943634
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Love spaghetti squash! I rather have that than pasta anyday!! - 7/3/13
  
  
• ROYALTY1022
  
  
  
  
  What is spaghetti squash, is it the same as the yellow squash? I don't think I've ever tried it? Thanks - 12/29/10
  
  
• TISHTISHX
  
  
  Very Good
  
  This reminded me of my 1st try many years ago. I put whole, uncut squash in microwave. It exploded! Now I saw it in half & bake or steam it then use it in stir fry & a great spaghetti salad. - 12/28/10
  
  
• DMSGLASS
  
  
  
  
  Have some leftover spaghetti squash in the refrigerator that I may just use the ideas here to finish it off. My sons may even like it with the addition of the pasta sauce and pepperoni. - 12/28/10
  
  
• CD8574152
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Squash has more texture, more vitamins - it's a FAR better choice than pasta. GREAT recipe!! - 12/28/10
  
  
• MRSBARRON2001
  
  
  
  
  I love spaghetti squash and will be trying this w/o the pepperoni! - 12/28/10
  
  
• JUNEAU2010
  
  
  
  
  I love spaghetti squash & my doubting BF has also been converted! - 12/28/10
  
  
• IMJUSTFLUFFY
  
  
  
  
  There is a turkey pepperoni folks that is yummy & much leaner, however, I love my spag.squash with salt & pepper & a spray of I Can't Believe It's Butter. So tasty that way! - 12/28/10
  
  
• LAINGMOM
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I love spaghetti squash. I just recently started using it as a replacement for rice as well as pasta. - 12/28/10
  
  
• LEANJEAN6
  
  
  Very Good
  
  This is very tasty--I make it all the time-- - 12/28/10
  
  
• POLSKARENIA
  
  
  Good
  
  Great, but with eggplant instead of the pepperoni! - 12/28/10
  
  
• SLIMKIM2B
  
  
  
  
  Everybody in the house liked this dish. I mixed a whole jar of Prego Heart Smart sauce and the pepperoni and heated it in a saucepan and then poured over the squash and mixed. If you count the parm separately the dish comes in at only 3.6 grams of fat and 183.7 calories when prepared this way. - 5/3/10
  
  
• HOTSHOT112000
  
  
  
  
  I have been making a similar recipe for a few years now using spaghetti squash instead of pasta and I love it. Great recipe! - 4/13/10
  
  
• NAN50CY
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I've had spaghetti squash alot...used to grow it. Good flavor, low cal...but does hold more water in recipes...like making the cheese a little runny. VERY good for you!!!!! - 4/3/10
  
  
• DWAN1969
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I have a similar recipe and I make a marinara with added vegetables so this is a vegetable smorgasboard for me! - 4/2/10
  
  
• NEATFREAKME
  
  
  
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  The recipe would be good, except for the amount of SODIUM... if one is trying to lose weight, the amount of salt is as important, as the sugar and fat content, Sparkpeople, should be creating recipe's with much less salt.... - 4/1/10
  
  
• CD2527964
  
  
  
  
  I think I would be inclined to add really lean ground beef and get rid of the pepperoni also. Looking forward to trying it. - 4/1/10
  
  
• 1ROSENDALE42
  
  
  
  
  I love the squash, but NO pepperoni! - 3/31/10
  
  
• CAMPER96
  
  
  
  
  I have used ground round and ground trukey in this also. Great anyway you fix it. - 3/31/10
  
  
• ASTROGRANNY
  
  
  
  
  Leave out the pepperoni and doctor the sauce with a lot of garlic. - 3/31/10
  
  
• PATRICIAANN46
  
  
  
  
  I would try this, but would use chicken instead of pepperoni. - 3/31/10
  
  
• GRANDMARUTH2
  
  
  
  
  I use spaghetti squash all of the time including this recipe. It is great!!! - 3/31/10
  
  
• KEEPITASECRET
  
  
  
  
  I love spaghetti squash and sauce too! - 3/31/10
  
  
• BZYBOYSMOM
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Yummy! - 3/31/10
  
  
• JANEDOE12345
  
  
  O.K.
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  The high sodium is maybe due to the pepperoni and parmesan. I make a similar dish with ground turkey and low salt/fat mozzarella and plenty of spices. I am lucky that salt doesn't seem to be a health issue for me, but I do try to keep it to a minimum. Microwaving the squash tons - 2/16/09
  
  
• SUNNYARIZONA
  
  
  
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  I would make this MINUS the Pepperoni....gives you TOO much sodium. - 2/14/09
  
  
• NITAL01
  
  
  
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  This is a keeper, I have been looking for a Great Spagetti Squash recipe for years and this is it!!!! - 2/14/09