Crazy good and screaming autumn, spaghetti squash is both healthy and hearty. It makes a great gluten-free substitute for your regular spaghetti; it can also add interesting texture to salads, casseroles, or gratins. Spaghetti squash is loaded with fiber, nutrients, vitamins, and high levels of potassium, which helps lower blood pressure. Pretty mild in flavor, it really tastes like pasta, and it’s a fun food for kids to eat. If you have never made spaghetti squash, it’s super easy: It takes about 1h20 minutes in the oven. Shred into spaghetti strings, toss with your favorite flavorings in a skillet, stir-fry, and dinner is served!
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Preparation: 10 min
Cooking: 1h20
Ingredients list for the spaghetti squash recipe
Serves 4:
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 pinch of ground red hot chili pepper
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 handful of chopped parsley
- Salt
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Cooking Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the squash on a baking sheet and bake until tender. It should take about 1 hour to 1 hour and a half, depending on size. To check doneness, insert a knife blade into the flesh of the squash. If you can cut effortlessly, it is ready. Let cool, cut the squash in half lengthwise, and remove the seeds. Gently loosen the filaments with a fork. It really looks like spaghetti!
2. Chop the garlic, and stir-fry it in a skillet with oil and chili. Add the spaghetti squash and saute it in the pan for several minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve!
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Spaghetti Squash Stir Fry
Easy spaghetti squash stir fry recipe with Garlic and Chili Pepper.
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 pinch of ground red hot chili pepper
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 handful of chopped parsley
- Salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the squash on a baking sheet and bake until tender. It should take about 1 hour to 1 hour and a half, depending on size. To check doneness, insert a knife blade into the flesh of the squash. If you can cut effortlessly, it is ready. Let cool, cut the squash in half lengthwise, and remove the seeds. Gently loosen the filaments with a fork. It really looks like spaghetti!
- Chop the garlic, and stir-fry it in a skillet with oil and chili. Add the spaghetti squash and saute it in the pan for several minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve!
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