Spaghetti squash is an excellent pasta substitute. This starchy vegetable originated in North and Central America and has yellow-orange flesh food.
Once cooked, its flesh can be separated with a fork into strings which resemble spaghetti noodles — hence its name. สมัคร ufabet
At 6.5 grams of carbs per 3.5 ounces (100 grams), spaghetti squash only contains about 20% of the carbs you’d expect in the same quantity of pasta.
At the same time, it’s much richer in vitamins A, C, E, K and most B vitamins.
To prepare it, prick the squash in several places with a fork, then bake it for 30–45 minutes at 350℉ (180℃).
Spaghetti squash can also be boiled for 20 minutes or sliced in half and microwaved on high for 6–8 minutes.
Once ready, use a fork to separate the flesh into spaghetti-like strings and top with a sauce.
How to Cut Spaghetti Squash in Half
I’ll admit, this is the hardest part of making spaghetti squash. It’s a pretty large vegetable with beefy walls that are difficult to cut through. But with a sharp chef’s knife and a careful hand. You’ll be a pro in no time. So which way should you cut it?
- Across the middle: Some say to slice it across the middle because it’s easier and you’ll get longer noodles as they form around the narrower width. The only downside is that it requires a bit more work to scrape out the noodles from each end.
- Lengthwise: I personally prefer to slice it lengthwise.The noodle length is about the same and it’s much easier to scrape out the flesh once it’s cooked. To do so, rest your squash horizontally on the cutting board and hold it firmly with one hand. Then slice it right down the middle.