How about a quick tutorial on cooking spaghetti squash? I've never tried it...

It is so easy. I made my first spaghetti squash Friday. Here is my method although there are many different methods. First, Pierce it all over with a fork. The stick it in the microwave for about 5 minutes so the skin softens. Slice the squash in half.

Finally, use a fork and scrape the inside part of the squash to get the yummy part out.

I'm sure if you search spaghetti squash you'll find a much better description. But, when I made it on Friday I just sprayed it with a little I Can't Believe It's Not Butter and put a little Salt and Pepper on it. It was delicious that way too...

I cut mine in half and clean out the seeds - just scrape with a spoon. It is very hard to cut so I may try piercing it with a fork and microwaving first to soften the skin.

Then I put each half cut-side down in a pyrex baking pan with 1/4" of water. I cover with plastic wrap and microwave for about 7-10 minutes checking occasionally for doneness.

When it is done, I scrape the inside with a fork to get all the little spaghetti-like strands to separate. I keep scraping until I get down to the skin. Toss the skin. I like mine a bit less done than some do. I like a squash consistency. Reheat or cook longer for a "mushier", more pasta-like consistency.

It's one of my favorite vegetables...

Hi - I microwave mine for the whole time instead of using the oven for part of it. Poke it a bunch with a fork, microwave for 5 minutes or until you can easily cut it. Cut in half, scoop out seeds and return to microwave. It usually takes another 2 to 5 minutes depending on the size.

I consider it done when I can easily run a small knife through it from the outside. Let it cool a little until you can handle it and then run a fork up and down the insides to make the spaghetti...

I actually cook it the whole time in the microwave. Puncture with a long knife 2 or 3 times then microwave for about 7 minutes then I turn it over (don't know why, just habit) and cook for about 5 more minutes. Let it cool a bit. Cut in half, scoop out seeds.

I love this receipe. I will definately try it. Any particular brand of pasta sauce? I'm never sure what the guidelines are on the sauce.

Thanks,.

Michelle..

I would also really like to know what type of sauce you use... I haven't found a low carb sauce.....

Walden Farms does make a marinara sauce. I'm using what I have left over from canning last fall...