About a month ago, I was writing and someone asked me why I had a hashtag.
A what?
A hashtag.
I was simply writing the symbol for “number”…you know…#
That day, I learned the meaning behind a hashtag. I am not hip. Social media is not my friend. But apparently hashtags and I are now besties.
Just take my Instagram account, for example. I’ve had it for a week. Tonight I created my own version of Ice, Ice, Baby while I made garlicky cauliflower rice. And shared it on Instagram. I thought I was being clever, but really now, who does that?
While social media isn’t my “thing”, roasted veggies…{sigh} we get each other. I roast spaghetti squash all the time. It’s a great platform for pretty much anything and everything.
Once you {carefully} cut it in half, use a large spoon to scoop out the seeds.
Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
Place cut side down on a baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes, until spaghetti squash is tender enough to pull apart.
Depending on the size of your squash, cooking time may vary.
Using a fork, scrape the squash out. It will resemble spaghetti…hence the name. But I bet you already knew that. You probably already knew what a hashtag was too, huh?
You’re so smart.
Give it a good stir in the bowl, to distribute the salt, pepper and garlic powder.
Add any additional seasonings.
Or sauces.
Or toppings.
It’s such a versatile ingredient that can go with or be made into anything!
My favorite? This Spaghetti Squash Casserole!
But you can also top with meatballs or your favorite meat sauce, make into fritters, use as a crust substitute for a quiche…so many ways. So unbelievably yum.
I should hashtag that. {Or not.}
XO
Ingredients
1 Spaghetti squash, large
1 Tablespoon olive oil
Salt and Pepper
Garlic powder {optional}
Directions
Preheat oven to 400′.
Carefully cut spaghetti squash, length wise. Scoop out all of the seeds.
Drizzle with olive oil. Season lightly with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Place cut side down on baking sheet and cook in oven for 30-35 minutes, until squash is tender enough to pull apart.
Remove squash from oven and, using a fork, pull apart the squash. {Note: it will be hot – be careful!} Continue until only the outer skin remains.
Thank you for the pictoral how-to! I still haven’t tried spaghetti squash, perhaps I will with your casserole.
You’re welcome! Once you cut it in half, the rest is easy!!
Pretty excited to try this recipe, it looks delicious!
Oh enjoy – can’t go wrong!! So delicious! :)
Your pictures are great for this tutorial! And don’t you just love how versatile this delightful veggie is???
Yes! It’s one of my favorites…I make it all of the time! :)
LOL I “get” you! I don’t “get” hashtags … to me they are pound signs. sigh. I’m not hip either, altho I tell my kids that I was cool once.
Great recipe, too!!
Haha I feel like so long as people don’t realize how “not cool” I am, so long as I put up a good front, then I’ll be just fine!
I never baked or cooked squash. I hated it as a child but now I see squash recipes everywhere, even in desserts. I feel like I really need to make some squash now lol. Thanks for the great tutorial!
You’re welcome!
This looks wonderful…I love the easy to follow directions.
Thank you!
Yum!! and I love your insta! Def keep it up. ;)
Oh I will! :) Thanks!
Just had it for dinner with risotto and cod. . Love foods that are easy and you can experiment with.
Thank you for the instruction. (I did throw on some bacon and parmesan). I am not repentant.
Ummmm I bet it was AMAZING with bacon and Parm. You win! Glad you enjoyed :)
I love that you can create such a simple dish with a tasty vegetable; with so many combinations of goodness, this is certainly something to try out.
Thanks, Helen!
This is such a neat squash. We love using it in place of pasta. It is fun to make.
It’s a great substitute for pasta!
Isn’t spaghetti squash just the best? Thanks for reminding me that I haven’t roasted any yet this season.
I absolutely adore roasted vegetables too and although I’ve seen spaghetti squash used in loads of different recipes, I’ve never actually made it myself before. Now I know how simple it is, I’m definitely going to give it a try!
Enjoy!
Great tutorial! Well done and great pictures.
Thank you!