Lo Carb Pasta - It's Magic!

Hi,

As you may know we've given up pasta, for so many reasons. But, sometime it would be nice to have something to put pasta sauce on. J and A were highly skeptical of this vegetable called spaghetti squash. How could this "yellow squash" be like pasta? While recently while J and A were here, I made the creamy pasta sauce and served it with spaghetti squash. They said, "It like magic!" Well now they are believers as well. (I think the only downside of spaghetti squash is the cost.)

one spaghetti squash

Cut the spaghetti squash in half from lengthwise, so you'll cut through the stem. Scoop and discard the seeds and pulpy middle. Rinse the outside and inside of the squash. Place upside down on a microwaveable dish. Microwave for 10 minutes on high. After 10 minutes push on outside of the squash. When the squash is done, it should give to light pressure. If not, microwave for 5 more minutes. Continue microwaving in 5 minute chunks until done. Carefully flip the squash over and with a fork scrap out the noodle like strands. You can toss with olive oil or butter, but I think if you are adding sauce it's just fine plain. Serve. The spaghetti squash also reheats well.

Well you'll have to let me know if you've become a believer as well.

Hugs,
Mameekosan