How do you cook spaghetti squash?

[Javanilla]

It looks so....complicated!

Everything I see online involves cooking it whole and THEN opening it, but I don't know how to weigh it raw if I'm gonna cooking whole first before opening.

Any ideas?

[Ciors]

I think it's the only one you measure cooked...I'd have to recheck my plan...it's yummy though

[Ciors]

HI Java, my plan says to weigh it cooked. I'm pretty sure I microwaved mine.

[lil_doll]

Hmm, I got confused here!

Spaghetti squash VS Gem squash.

I though they were the same. They're not. Unless something has changed, we are allowed gem squash. And you do cook it then weigh it... that's what it says in my plan.

If we are also allowed spag squash, do tell! haha

[Ciors]

no...you're right LD, they are different...all I can say is whoops...that's what I get for being on the ph and reading at the same time LOL...I misread it. We're allowed gem, not spaghetti

[Javanilla]

In my plan, it clearly states spaghetti squash! So hrmmm.

[Javanilla]

here's what's in my guide:

Yellow / Crookneck Squash (with long curved neck)
Yellow Spaghetti Squash (watermelon shaped)
Hubbard Squash
(cook in shell, then scoop out content and weigh)

[lil_doll]

Oooh so that's either a new veggie addition or just differences between countries!!

Can anyone with a new program in Australia confirm if we are allowed spag squash?! I've always wanted to try it.

[Ciors]

my program is only about 12 months old and it's not on it, so I'm guessing a difference between countries

[lil_doll]

Oh drats!! I shall just the spag squash for maintenance!!

Thanks Ciors!

[LiquidIce]

South Africa new plan... still only gem squash!! NO!!

[Javanilla]

Wow, I wonder why there's a difference between countries...

[Javanilla]

So, just in case anyone is interested, here's how to cook spaghetti squash.

Method 1 - Oven
Cut Spaghetti squash in half (this is VERY hard to do, btw)
Remove the "stringy part" and the seeds (seeds can be roasted like pumpkin seeds)
Stick the squash in an oven, 350f for 45 mins
Let cool
Scoop out the "spaghetti"

Method 2 (my preferred method)
poke holes in the squash (since it's hard to slice open)
stick in the microwave for 6 mins
turn the squash
stick in the microwave for another 6 mins
let cool
slice the squash in half (much easier now since cooking makes it soft)
scoop out seeds and stringy part
scoop out the "spaghetti" and enjoy

Spaghetti squash is in my plan, but for those who do not have it in their plan, it's such a yummy maintenance food! I've been cooking it like real spaghetti - adding tomato, mushroom & mozz or pesto - adding basil & garlic. I also like it so much better than enoki mushroom as a "noodle" alternative.

[Caity]

I have only had my plan for less than a month now and I am only allowed gem squash!

Maybe different people are allowed different veges? with the whole blood test and all?

[lil_doll]

It's just international differences, Caity! The program allowances are the same for everyone (in your country)... with some variants between countries for some unknown reason!