Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti
squash is very interesting because of its filaments change
while cooking and look quite similar to spaghetti.
It tastes nothing like spaghetti, however. It has a slight
sweetness and is crunchy and watery when cooked right. Children
love it.
Spaghetti Squash, a summer squash with properties similar to winter squash, measures 20-35 centimetres in length and can weigh up to two kilos. It can be round or oval, with creamy white or yellow skin.
- Spaghetti squash should be whole and firm without blemishes or cracks.
- A green spaghetti squash means it was picked before ripening and should be avoided.
- To roast whole in the oven, make several incisions in the skin and cook in a 180° C (350° F) oven for 60 to 90 minutes. Use the same method to cook squash halved but do not cook longer than 30-45 minutes.
- Spaghetti squash is microwavable. Cut it in half leaving the skin on. Scoop out the seeds and place the halves either skin-side up or down in a Pyrex dish with a small amount of water. Cook at high heat for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Spaghetti squash can also be boiled whole for about 45 minutes or cut into large pieces for 20 minutes.
- No matter how it is prepared, it is important to remember that overcooking will alter the taste and affect the texture of the interesting filaments that give it its name.
- Once cooked, the spaghetti-like filaments must be separated using a fork.
- Well drained, this squash can be served with any spaghetti sauce! It can also be served with olive oil and a small amount of sea salt, or with clams in a tomato sauce.
- Can also be used in soups or served as a vegetable accompaniment.
- As a final suggestion, the flesh of this squash can be grated and served raw, like a celery remoulade.
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Spaghetti squash is available year-round in the
produce section of your local METRO supermarket.
Low in calories, spaghetti squash contains
potassium and vitamin C.
Spaghetti squash will keep for up to three
months if stored at a moderate temperature away from direct heat
and light.