First - get yourself a spaghetti squash. These are in season now and can typically be found in any produce section. A good rule of thumb is to get about 1 pound per person you are feeding.
Be sure you wash the exterior really well. Cut off the top and stem and then cut in half, lengthwise.
Next scoop out the seeds and goop from the middle.
Place both halves, meat side down, in a large baking dish like a casserole dish or bar pan. Add about an inch of water to the bottom.
Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes or until you can easily insert a fork through the top.
Carefully remove the dish from the oven and remove the squash halves from the dish. Place the squash halves on a heat resistant surface like a cutting board. With a fork, gently scrape the meat from the squash. It should come out in spaghetti-like strings that run width-wise along the interior. Feel free to scrape all the way to the tough skin, just taking care not to go through the skin.
***Be careful when pouring the water out of the dish!***
***Be careful when pouring the water out of the dish!***
Scoop your "spaghetti" into a serving dish or individual dishes.
Top with the sauce of your choice, or eat plain. We typically do a simple marinara sauce or a store-bought spaghetti sauce, but have also used butter with garlic and Parmesan cheese. It is also good as either your main dish or a side.
I wish I had a picture to show you how I served this but it was gobbled up so fast all I can show you is what was left over.
Kid tested - mommy approved!
