spaghetti squash

noun

: an oval winter squash (Cucurbita pepo) with flesh that once cooked is similar in appearance to spaghetti

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What to make with spaghetti squash Make spaghetti squash Cacio e Pepe (cheese and pepper), as directed below. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 14 Nov. 2024 Loosen spaghetti squash fibers with a fork, being careful not to rip skin to keep the boat shape. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 9 Nov. 2024 Don’t substitute it for a squash or pumpkin that has stringy flesh like spaghetti squash or field pumpkin. Claudia Alexander, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024 Cut your spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, and use a spoon to remove its seeds. Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for spaghetti squash 

Word History

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of spaghetti squash was in 1975

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“Spaghetti squash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spaghetti%20squash. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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