Maison Rustique
06-26-2007, 06:50 PM
(http://www.otwa.com/community/showthread.php?t=18821)
*suzie-qs* Sep-27-04 01:36 PM
I need directions on how to prepare..
I need instructions/directions/recipe for spaghetti squash, I used to know how, but it's been a long time since I've had one and now that I do, I don't remember how to prepare it. I can't find anything in any of my cookbooks, what's the best method to prepare this please?
maison rustique Sep-27-04 03:07 PM
You have some choices:
How To Cook Spaghetti Squash
- Bake It -- Pierce the whole shell several times with a large fork or skewer and place in baking dish. Cook squash in preheated 375F oven approximately 1 hour or until flesh is tender.
- Boil It -- Heat a pot of water large enough to hold the whole squash. When the water is boiling, drop in the squash and cook for 20 to 30 minutes, depending on its size. When a fork goes easily into the flesh, the squash is done.
- Microwave It -- Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove seeds. Place squash cut sides up in a microwave dish with 1/4 cup water. Cover with plastic wrap and cook on high for 10 to 12 minutes, depending on size of squash. Add more cooking time if necessary. Let stand covered, for 5 minutes. With fork "comb" out the strands.
- Slow Cooker or Crock-Pot - Choose a smaller spaghetti squash (unless you have an extra large slow cooker) so that it will fit. Add 2 cups of water to slow cooker. Pierce the whole shell several times with a large fork or skewer, add to Crock Pot, cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours.
Once the squash is cooked, let it cool for 10 to 20 minutes so it will be easier to handle, before cutting in half (if it wasn't already) and removing the seeds. Pull a fork lengthwise through the flesh to separate it into long strands. You can do these steps ahead of time, then prepare your spaghetti squash recipes whenever you're ready. You can always serve it just like pasta with a sauce, butter or oil and cheese.
Like you I haven't made it in ages so don't have a recipe at hand. Maybe someone will come along with some tasty ideas! :)
maison rustique Sep-29-04 09:06 PM
I found a couple of recipes that sound really good. Here's one:
Terra Cotta Spaghetti Squash
1 medium spaghetti squash
For the filling:
2 tsp olive or corn oil
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1 jalapeño chili, seeded, minced
1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained well
1/2 cup sweet corn, frozen or fresh
1 tsp chili powder
All of the reserved cooked squash, about 4 cups
1/3 cup cilantro, minced
1 TB lime juice
1 tsp sea salt
Roast squash in a 375 degree oven for 50 minutes until tender or cut squash in half and place in a microwave dish with 1/2 inch of water, lightly covered with plastic wrap for 20 minutes on high until tender. cool. When cool, scoop flesh from squash halves leaving the shell intact for stuffing.
For the filling: heat oil in a large pan and sauté first three ingredients for 2 minutes. Add the beans, corn and chili powder; sauté 1 minute longer. Add the cooked squash and all remaining ingredients, cook 1 minute until heated through.
Fill squash halves with filling, mounding mixture in the center. Serve immediately, or this mixture may be stuffed into squash the day prior to eating and reheated.
If you make this, please let us know how it turns out!
The other one isn't in the computer yet. Too late tonight, but I'll try to get it up tomorrow or Friday.
*suzie-qs* Sep-29-04 09:33 PM
Thank you so very much! This sounds great!
*suzie-qs* Sep-29-04 09:35 PM
I'll have to wait until payday so I can get the ingredients, and I'll let you know..
maison rustique Oct-04-04 01:27 PM
Spaghetti Squash with Feta, Arugula and Pine Nuts
3 lbs. spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
1 large bunch arugula, washed and chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 oz. feta, crumbled or cut into cubes
3 tablespoons pine nuts
sea salt and black pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 400 F. Place the squash cut side down on baking sheet filled with 1/2" water. Bake in the oven until soft, 20-30 minutes. Remove from oven. Use a fork to remove cooked flesh from shell in strands and place in serving bowl. Season with salt and pepper. In a saucepan, warm the garlic in the olive oil, then add the arugula. Stir quickly for one minute to wilt the arugula, then stir the greens into the spaghetti squash. Mix in feta and pine nuts. Serves 4-6.
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*suzie-qs* Sep-27-04 01:36 PM
I need directions on how to prepare..
I need instructions/directions/recipe for spaghetti squash, I used to know how, but it's been a long time since I've had one and now that I do, I don't remember how to prepare it. I can't find anything in any of my cookbooks, what's the best method to prepare this please?
maison rustique Sep-27-04 03:07 PM
You have some choices:
How To Cook Spaghetti Squash
- Bake It -- Pierce the whole shell several times with a large fork or skewer and place in baking dish. Cook squash in preheated 375F oven approximately 1 hour or until flesh is tender.
- Boil It -- Heat a pot of water large enough to hold the whole squash. When the water is boiling, drop in the squash and cook for 20 to 30 minutes, depending on its size. When a fork goes easily into the flesh, the squash is done.
- Microwave It -- Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove seeds. Place squash cut sides up in a microwave dish with 1/4 cup water. Cover with plastic wrap and cook on high for 10 to 12 minutes, depending on size of squash. Add more cooking time if necessary. Let stand covered, for 5 minutes. With fork "comb" out the strands.
- Slow Cooker or Crock-Pot - Choose a smaller spaghetti squash (unless you have an extra large slow cooker) so that it will fit. Add 2 cups of water to slow cooker. Pierce the whole shell several times with a large fork or skewer, add to Crock Pot, cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours.
Once the squash is cooked, let it cool for 10 to 20 minutes so it will be easier to handle, before cutting in half (if it wasn't already) and removing the seeds. Pull a fork lengthwise through the flesh to separate it into long strands. You can do these steps ahead of time, then prepare your spaghetti squash recipes whenever you're ready. You can always serve it just like pasta with a sauce, butter or oil and cheese.
Like you I haven't made it in ages so don't have a recipe at hand. Maybe someone will come along with some tasty ideas! :)
maison rustique Sep-29-04 09:06 PM
I found a couple of recipes that sound really good. Here's one:
Terra Cotta Spaghetti Squash
1 medium spaghetti squash
For the filling:
2 tsp olive or corn oil
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1 jalapeño chili, seeded, minced
1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained well
1/2 cup sweet corn, frozen or fresh
1 tsp chili powder
All of the reserved cooked squash, about 4 cups
1/3 cup cilantro, minced
1 TB lime juice
1 tsp sea salt
Roast squash in a 375 degree oven for 50 minutes until tender or cut squash in half and place in a microwave dish with 1/2 inch of water, lightly covered with plastic wrap for 20 minutes on high until tender. cool. When cool, scoop flesh from squash halves leaving the shell intact for stuffing.
For the filling: heat oil in a large pan and sauté first three ingredients for 2 minutes. Add the beans, corn and chili powder; sauté 1 minute longer. Add the cooked squash and all remaining ingredients, cook 1 minute until heated through.
Fill squash halves with filling, mounding mixture in the center. Serve immediately, or this mixture may be stuffed into squash the day prior to eating and reheated.
If you make this, please let us know how it turns out!
The other one isn't in the computer yet. Too late tonight, but I'll try to get it up tomorrow or Friday.
*suzie-qs* Sep-29-04 09:33 PM
Thank you so very much! This sounds great!
*suzie-qs* Sep-29-04 09:35 PM
I'll have to wait until payday so I can get the ingredients, and I'll let you know..
maison rustique Oct-04-04 01:27 PM
Spaghetti Squash with Feta, Arugula and Pine Nuts
3 lbs. spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
1 large bunch arugula, washed and chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 oz. feta, crumbled or cut into cubes
3 tablespoons pine nuts
sea salt and black pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 400 F. Place the squash cut side down on baking sheet filled with 1/2" water. Bake in the oven until soft, 20-30 minutes. Remove from oven. Use a fork to remove cooked flesh from shell in strands and place in serving bowl. Season with salt and pepper. In a saucepan, warm the garlic in the olive oil, then add the arugula. Stir quickly for one minute to wilt the arugula, then stir the greens into the spaghetti squash. Mix in feta and pine nuts. Serves 4-6.
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