I love Spaghetti Squash!!
Spaghetti Squash was always one of those things I thought about making, but never tried because I found it a little intimidating and I didnt want to go thru all the work of preparing something just to SEE what it would taste like.
The only downfall was that I thought it was no carb or VERY low, but just found out it is 10carbs per cup.
Anyway...I made Spaghetti squash A LA lasagne/baked ziti. Here are the basics:
Cook, seed and shred your squash. Here is the video I followed:http://www.danispies.com/archives/101_video/spaghetti_squash_101_video.php
-Brown one package of Italian Sausage, casings removed and crumbled. (I used Johnsonville Sweet Italian Sausage)
-Add one jar of a lower carb pasta sauce (Safeway's Select Garlic and Basil) I always tweak sauce a little...add a pinch of red wine, garlic powder, parsley. I didnt add olive oil this time cause I just used the oil from the sausage.
-Pour squash into a med sized glass baking dish and stir in the sausage/sauce and mix.
- Cover with mozzarella/provolone shredded cheese.
-Bake at 375 for about 25 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned and bubbly.
The only thing I would do to make this different next time would be to add a layer of ricotta cheese maybe. I think I would like to try this 'Carbonara' style.
Again...sorry there are no real measurements or anything. I just measure from the heart! Ha! LOL
HW 290/ SW 250/ GW 140-145/ LW 120/ CW 168
REACHED GOAL IN 8 MONTHS WITH MY DS!!!
FEB.22/ 08>> DS & JAN.23/ 09>> Breast Lift, Fleur de lis abdominoplasty, hernia repair
NOTE: My weight crept back up over the last 2.5 years, but I'm gonna stop that shit NOW!
I looked forward to eating it after surgery! I'm 2.5 months out and I eat it three times a month! Carbonara style is awesome! Check the RNY board for Nik (Cleopatra-nik). She has a great recipe for it!