Spaghetti Squash Boats Tips
How else can you cook spaghetti squash for spaghetti squash boats?
This particular spaghetti squash boats recipe uses the oven to
cook spaghetti squash, but you can also use your microwave! To cook the squash in the microwave, first pierce it with a fork several times. Place it on a paper towel, and cook on high for 3-1/2 minutes per pound, or until the spaghetti squash is soft. Let it stand for 5 to 10 minutes to cool. Finally, cut it in half, remove the seeds and scoop out the pulp.
What else can you put in spaghetti squash boats?
The Italian flavors in this dish pair well with the squash strands since they make a great substitute for noodles, but you can fill your squash with many other flavors. Give it a taco twist with red peppers, tomatoes, and olives; make it work for meatless Monday with artichokes, spinach, and cheese; or give it an Asian flair by making
spaghetti squash lo mein with soy sauce, julienned carrots and red cabbage. Check out more
spaghetti squash recipes for inspiration!
How should you store spaghetti squash boats?
These spaghetti squash boats will last for 3 to 4 days when well wrapped in the fridge. To reheat, cover the tops with foil and place back into the oven until heated through.
—Maggie Knoebel, Taste of Home Associate Recipe Editor/Test Cook
Nutrition Facts
1 stuffed squash half: 335 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 852mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 10g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat.