Trying to cut down on carbs but miss your weekly spaghetti night? Try using Spaghetti Squash as a substitute. The squash pictured here cost about $4 at Tampa area Publix locations and will feed a family of four for dinner and a small lunch the next day. To make:
Baked Spaghetti Squash
Ingredients:
1 Spaghetti Squash (about 2 lbs)
1/2 cup water
1 Tblsp. butter (optional)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
2. While the oven heats, slice the squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out the pulp and seeds with a spoon.
3. Poor the water onto a non-greased cookie sheet.
4. Put half of the butter into the groove in each squash half. Place the squash, skin side up, on the water-filled baking sheet.
5. Bake for 40-45 minutes.
6. Allow the squash to cool for 5-10 minutes, then scoop the stringy strands into a bowl with a fork.
7. Mix in Parmesan and salt and pepper to taste. Serve with your favorite spaghetti sauce.
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