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May 13, 2015

Baked Spaghetti Squash success


Hello, long time no post! My apologies, but it was an intense semester that I'm proud to say I completed with great grades. I'm so happy that summer is here and things are a little more relaxed for me. A while back I posted about how I had purchased what I thought was a spaghetti squash, but it was actually a pumpkin squash. #Fail. Well, I decided to try again and found what I've been looking for. Last week, I purchased two spaghetti squash from the grocery store.

 For the first squash, I used this baking method that I saw on Buzzfeed. I decided to make this squash into a healthier version of spaghetti and tomato sauce.

First squash / healthier preparation:


In a pot, I sautéed mushrooms, onions, and broccoli before adding tomato sauce.


The next day, I added salmon and spinach to the squash for a new taste, and it was great!


Second squash / less healthy preparation: 
For the second squash, I cut the squash into halves and poured olive oil on each half before baking it in the oven. I found that I had to use more oil in this method to get the squash softer. I also added black pepper and red pepper before baking.


After about 15 minutes, I added on spaghetti sauce that I had preheated in a pot. Then, after about 10 minutes, I added on cheese and let it melt on top.


The results were beautiful and so tasty! Each of these halves makes 2-3 servings which is great for people looking for a meal that will last throughout the week.



Both versions were so tasty, and tasted unbelievably like actual spaghetti noodles! I definitely suggest making spaghetti squash to be a spaghetti substitute when you have time to let them bake. These squash can be kind of pricey, so I suggest buying them when they're on sale or from a farmer's market. One squash is definitely enough for a few servings.


Have you ever made spaghetti squash before, and how was it?


9 comments:

  1. That looks so delicious!
    Great post.
    xx Falasha

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  2. it looks super duper yummy
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  3. Congrats on your grades Vett. Both of these look amazing, I've never actually make spaghetti squash before but I've heard such great things about it (plus it's healthier than pasta)
    -Alex
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  4. Congratulations on your awesome grades Vett ♡

    I'm going to try the spaghetti squash the second way you prepared... I don't eat pasta right now so this is a great alternative xox

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  5. Long time no post for real! Lol but here you are filling our feed with more healthy inspo. I get encouraged every time I see posts like these from you. Like maybe, just maybe I can cook at home more and maybe, just maybe healthy food can be super delicious and meatless lol. I haven't found a dish that's made me like squash yet, but this could be the thing <3

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  6. Congrats and those photos look yummy!

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  7. That looks yummy!
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    XO |EESH

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  8. i have never tried this baked, but it sounds awesome! glad you're back :)

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  9. Yummy, I am doing a no wheat, no white diet and this would be an awesome way to incorporate squash into my diet.

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