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1st Timer (Spaghetti Squash)

SFGiantsMVP Posts: 1,533 Joined: 2005/12/04	2007/01/07, 10:15 PM OK what the best way to prepare it oven, stove or Microwave and can it be Microwaved without plastic wrap because I have none. I know how to cook it but I'm looking for experience and which method comes out the best or if it even matters at all.
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2007/01/07, 10:23 PM Cooking it in the oven is best! -------------- Curl Jockeys, get outta the squat rack! Warning:Deadlifting going on! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
CristalBelle Posts: 1,389 Joined: 2003/06/27	2007/01/08, 06:33 PM Oven for sure
SFGiantsMVP Posts: 1,533 Joined: 2005/12/04	2007/01/08, 06:37 PM So poke hole in it and roast for about an hour at 375?
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2007/01/08, 06:45 PM Don't you cut them in half and cover???maybe I'm wrong... -------------- \\"If you had one shot...or one opportunity to seize all you ever wanted...in one moment...would you capture it...or just let it slip\\" eminem
SFGiantsMVP Posts: 1,533 Joined: 2005/12/04	2007/01/08, 06:59 PM Only if you Boild or Microwave it.
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2007/01/08, 07:03 PM never had it, what is it? -------------- Bettia To be motivated, motivate others!
SFGiantsMVP Posts: 1,533 Joined: 2005/12/04	2007/01/08, 07:13 PM http://www.fabulousfoods.com/features/featuring/spagsquash.html
SFGiantsMVP Posts: 1,533 Joined: 2005/12/04	2007/01/08, 07:15 PM 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 375°F 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.
mikencharleston Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2002/01/09	2007/01/08, 07:50 PM It may just be a knee jerk thing again but there's been a lot of news recently that says don't use plastic anything in the microwave including plastic dishes or wrap.
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2007/01/08, 09:16 PM That isn't just recently Mike, it's been known for a few years now at least...something about the chemicals releasing in the food, but I thought that was just styrofoam containers and plastic wrap. I am not a big spaghetti person, but this sounds different. -------------- Bettia To be motivated, motivate others!
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2007/01/09, 07:43 AM IT is great. I cut it in half scooped out the innards . Put it in a baking dish with about 1/2 inch of water and cooke it flesh side down for about 45 min I think at 375 untill it was tender. -------------- Curl Jockeys, get outta the squat rack! Warning:Deadlifting going on! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
SFGiantsMVP Posts: 1,533 Joined: 2005/12/04	2007/01/11, 09:17 PM Wasn't all that impressed with it:surprised: -------------- Knock-Um Down & Keep-Um Down!
sstump1 Posts: 1,227 Joined: 2005/03/20	2007/01/12, 09:46 AM I recall my parents boiling this when I was a kid...it was pretty yummy to. Haven't had it since...I might have to make this next week.
msmogreen Posts: 717 Joined: 2006/04/22	2007/01/12, 08:10 PM MVP, I am not a big spaghetti squash fan either. I used to make it when the kids were little and we pretty much ate it with butter and parmesan cheese, but the texture didn't do much for me. I used the oven method.