How to Use spaghetti squash in a Sentence

spaghetti squash

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  • Stir in the basil and serve over the roasted spaghetti squash.
    Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2020
  • Pierce the spaghetti squash with a fork a couple of times on each side.
    Maya Wilson, Alaska Dispatch News, 13 Oct. 2017
  • The only downside to spaghetti squash is the prep work.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 June 2018
  • Slice spaghetti squash length-wise and remove the seeds.
    Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, 26 Sep. 2017
  • Layer 6 pieces of the zucchini and squash around the spaghetti squash.
    Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, 26 Sep. 2017
  • Eat as a side dish, add to salads, or toss with spaghetti squash paired with fresh basil.
    Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, 8 Aug. 2019
  • Add a small amount of yellow squash and zucchini on top of the spaghetti squash.
    Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, 26 Sep. 2017
  • Bake until the spaghetti squash is cooked through, about 30 to 45 minutes.
    Ellise Pierce, star-telegram, 21 Feb. 2018
  • Poke spaghetti squash all over with knife; place in large microwave-safe dish.
    The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 24 Feb. 2017
  • Remove seeds with a spoon and rake the spaghetti squash with a fork into a serving bowl.
    Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Place the whole spaghetti squash onto a rimmed baking sheet.
    Maya Wilson, Alaska Dispatch News, 13 Oct. 2017
  • The basis for any spaghetti squash recipe starts with roasting.
    Susan Russo, sandiegouniontribune.com, 23 Oct. 2017
  • To keep those strands intact, cut the spaghetti squash into halves across the middle of its belly, then scoop out the seeds.
    Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Sep. 2021
  • Put one spaghetti squash half, cut side down in a microwave-safe casserole dish.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 20 Sep. 2021
  • The children eat pasta, but Mr. Chue and his wife make their portion with spaghetti squash.
    Jen Murphy, WSJ, 28 July 2018
  • Expect to find more pasta options in the store made from spaghetti squash, hearts of palm, and even green bananas.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2022
  • Think of spaghetti squash as more of a canvas than the actual painting.
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2020
  • Use as a warm or chilled topping for anything from greens and veggies to spaghetti squash and sweet potatoes.
    Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, 7 June 2019
  • When cooler weather sets in, spaghetti squash recipes reign supreme.
    Christopher Michel, Country Living, 12 May 2022
  • Culpo’s take on the dish swaps carb-heavy noodles for spaghetti squash, and leaner turkey meat replaces beef.
    Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 28 Apr. 2021
  • Poke holes all over spaghetti squash; microwave on High 15 minutes.
    The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 5 Jan. 2016
  • Our easy 4-ingredient recipe only needs an egg to help bind the spaghetti squash crust.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2021
  • When whole spaghetti squash is cooked, the flesh comes out in ribbons resembling pasta.
    Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 13 Jan. 2021
  • Yukon gold and maple roasted sweet potatoes, Southern-style green beans, spaghetti squash, mac and cheese, rolls and bread pudding for dessert.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2020
  • This style of chili is often served over pasta, but here spaghetti squash stands in for the regular spaghetti.
    Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2022
  • Place spaghetti squash on a sheet pan fitted with parchment paper.
    Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Stone used it to encrust a venison loin, served with a celery root puree, roasted spaghetti squash, and venison jus.
    Wine Australia, Bon Appétit, 23 July 2019
  • Use almond flour in place of bread crumbs to garnish lentil soup, spaghetti squash, or hummus, or in place of all-purpose flour in pancakes and baked goods.
    Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 28 Aug. 2023
  • My favorite way to eat the leftovers of this saucy spaghetti squash casserole is to mix them with hot noodles and shower with more Parmesan.
    Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 6 Jan. 2022
  • In another starter, a small pile of spaghetti squash was given some flavor with a spinach-tarragon sauce.
    Polly Campbell, Cincinnati.com, 9 Feb. 2018

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