A delicious and healthy alternative to pasta!
If you’re looking for a light and tasty alternative to traditional pasta, the spaghetti squash is a culinary gem to discover! This magical vegetable hides a flesh that, once cooked, transforms into strands reminiscent of famous spaghetti. 💛
Why adopt it?
✔️ Low in calories and high in fiber
✔️ Gluten-free, perfect for light digestion
✔️ Versatile, ideal for sweet and savory recipes
Ready to transform your cooking with this trendy vegetable? Here are 5 tasty and easy recipes to delight the whole family! 🔥
How to easily cook spaghetti squash?
🎯 Essential cooking methods:
🔥 In the oven (the best method!)
1️⃣ Cut the squash in half and remove the seeds.
2️⃣ Brush with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3️⃣ Place it on a baking sheet, flesh side down, and bake for 35-45 min at 200°C.
4️⃣ Once cooked, scrape with a fork to obtain spaghetti! 🍝
⚡ In water (time saver)
Immerse the whole squash in a pot of boiling water for 20 minutes. Cut, remove the seeds, and detach the strands.
🚀 In the microwave (express!)
Prick the squash with a fork and microwave it for 10-15 minutes at maximum power. Cut, scrape, and it’s ready! ⏳
5 delicious recipes to enhance spaghetti squash! 🤩
1️⃣ Cheesy baked spaghetti squash 🧀
🥘 Perfect for a comforting meal!
Ingredients:
✔️ 1 spaghetti squash
✔️ 150 g of grated cheese (emmental, mozzarella…)
✔️ 2 tbsp of fresh cream
✔️ Salt, pepper, nutmeg
🔹 Preparation:
1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 200°C.
2️⃣ Cook the squash in the oven and scrape the strands.
3️⃣ Mix with the cream and season.
4️⃣ Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 10 min.
👉 Result: an ultra-melting and golden gratin! 😍
2️⃣ Spaghetti squash carbonara (without pasta!) 🍳
🍽️ The healthy version of the iconic Italian recipe!
Ingredients:
✔️ 1 spaghetti squash
✔️ 100 g of bacon
✔️ 2 egg yolks
✔️ 30 g of parmesan
✔️ 10 cl of liquid cream
🔹 Preparation:
1️⃣ Fry the bacon.
2️⃣ Add the cream and parmesan.
3️⃣ Mix with the cooked squash and scrape into strands.
4️⃣ Add the yolks off the heat for a creamy texture.
👉 A creamy and flavorful dish without guilt! 😋
3️⃣ Veggie spaghetti squash bolognese 🌿
🥗 A complete and balanced dish in the blink of an eye!
Ingredients:
✔️ 1 spaghetti squash
✔️ 250 g of tomato sauce
✔️ 1 chopped onion
✔️ 1 grated carrot
✔️ 200 g of red lentils
🔹 Preparation:
1️⃣ Cook the squash and detach the spaghetti.
2️⃣ Sauté the onion and carrot, add the lentils and tomato sauce.
3️⃣ Let simmer for 15 min and serve on the spaghetti squash.
👉 A delicious ultra-tasty dish rich in plant proteins! 💚
4️⃣ Spaghetti squash with shrimp and coconut milk 🥥
🌴 An exotic twist that changes everything!
Ingredients:
✔️ 1 spaghetti squash
✔️ 200 g of shrimp
✔️ 200 ml of coconut milk
✔️ 1 tbsp of curry
✔️ Fresh coriander
🔹 Preparation:
1️⃣ Sauté the shrimp with the curry.
2️⃣ Add the coconut milk and let simmer for 5 min.
3️⃣ Mix with the cooked spaghetti squash.
4️⃣ Sprinkle with coriander and enjoy!
👉 A fragrant and gently spiced dish! ✨
5️⃣ Roasted spaghetti squash Provence-style 🍅
☀️ A taste of the South in one bite!
Ingredients:
✔️ 1 spaghetti squash
✔️ 2 fresh tomatoes
✔️ 1 garlic clove
✔️ 1 tbsp of Provence herbs
✔️ A drizzle of olive oil
🔹 Preparation:
1️⃣ Cut the squash and bake it for 40 min at 200°C.
2️⃣ Sauté the garlic with the diced tomatoes.
3️⃣ Add the herbs and mix with the gratin squash.
👉 A simple and delicious dish with Southern accents! ☀️
📢 Your turn! Which recipe will you try first?
Share your creations in the comments and tag us on social media with #SpaghettiSquashLover! 📸💛
Céline, a crêpe enthusiast, shares her recipes and tips on her blog dedicated to this culinary art. As a passionate blogger, she explores all aspects of crêpes, from traditional to innovative creations. Join her for delicious and inspiring culinary adventures!
