Spaghetti Squash Noodles (Grain Free)

Spaghetti Squash Noodles are grain free noodles in hiding! Spaghetti Squash takes the pain out of the GAPS diet and other grain-free diets – now I can eat pasta dishes!

One of my most difficult times to be on the GAPS diet is when I am fixing a pasta dish for my family and I can’t have any – until now!

I Have Found The Joys Of Spaghetti Squash Noodles

Have you ever found joy in a vegetable? Well, I have and it spaghetti squash is a wonderful substitute for spaghetti pasta. After cooking, the noodles in spaghetti squash magically appear! Add some tomato sauce or just smother those noodles with butter and you have a wonderful meal!

Spaghetti squash, a wonder of a vegetable, is actually a winter squash, like pumpkin. It varies in color from yellow to dark orange and is a good source of vitamin A, folic acid, potassium and beta-carotene. Plus, it so easy to prepare!

How To Prepare Spaghetti Squash Noodles

You need one or more spaghetti squash. Cooking time will depend upon the size but normally 45 minutes to one hour is all that is needed. First, rub olive oil on the skin and place the spaghetti squash in a pan – don’t even bother cutting it up.

Bake for 30 minutes at 350F. After 30 minutes, remove from the oven and pierce the skin of the spaghetti squash with a fork in several places. This allows steam to escape. Continue cooking for another 20 – 30 minutes or until tender.

When tender, remove the spaghetti squash from the oven and allow it to cool until you can work with it. Then, cut the spaghetti squash in half.

Scoop out the seeds and discard. The seeds are large and much like a pumpkin’s seeds.

Fluff the pulp inside the spaghetti squash shell with a fork or spoon.

Place the “noodles” in a serving dish and top as desired with sauce or just add butter and salt to taste.

Ways To Serve Spaghetti Squash Noodles;

• Serve simply with butter and a pinch of salt and pepper
• Serve with your favorite pasta sauce
• Add some herbs, spices and olive oil and serve as a side
• Use it as a base for these delicious salmon croquettes

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Spaghetti Squash Noodles

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

1 hr

Total Time

1 hr 10 mins

 

Spaghetti Squash Noodles are grain free noodles in hiding! Spaghetti Squash takes the pain out of the GAPS diet - now I can eat pasta dishes!

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: spaghetti squash

Servings: 3 -4

Calories: 99 kcal

Author: Cultured Palate

Ingredients

• 1 spaghetti squash
• 1 drizzle olive oil (for roasting)

Instructions

1. Bake for 30 minutes at 350F. After 30 minutes, remove from the oven and pierce the skin of the spaghetti squash with a fork in several places. This allows steam to escape. Continue cooking for another 20 – 30 minutes or until tender.
2. When tender, remove the spaghetti squash from the oven and allow it to cool until you can work with it. Then, cut the spaghetti squash in half.
3. Scoop out the seeds and discard. The seeds are large and much like a pumpkin’s seeds
4. Fluff the pulp inside the spaghetti squash shell with a fork or spoon.

Recipe Notes

• Serving size and cooking time depends on the size of the squash

Ways To Serve Spaghetti Squash Noodles;

• Serve simply with butter and a pinch of salt and pepper
• Serve with your favorite pasta sauce
• Add some herbs, spices and olive oil and serve as a side

Nutrition Facts

Spaghetti Squash Noodles

Amount Per Serving

Calories 99 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Sodium 54mg2%

Potassium 347mg10%

Carbohydrates 22g7%

Fiber 4g16%

Sugar 8g9%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 385IU8%

Vitamin C 6.8mg8%

Calcium 74mg7%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.