Bacon, Spaghetti Squash Fritters Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How do you keep spaghetti squash from getting soggy? ›

Recipe Tip

If your squash is too hard to cut, soften it slightly in the oven or microwave before slicing it in half. Option 1: Roast the squash whole. Prick it all over with a fork and bake at 400°F for 10 minutes, or until it's soft enough to slice in two.

Too much salt may draw out more moisture than you want, and excess olive oil can make baked spaghetti squash soggy. Don't Add Water. While some recipes may call for a little water in the pan with the squash, I found that it roasts perfectly without it.

You need to cut your spaghetti squash in half before cooking it. Don't let spaghetti squash's hard shell scare you! I've got the trick for cutting spaghetti squash safely (watch our video to see me do it).

However, if there is too much water inside the vegetable, the consistency can easily become mushy and leak water onto your plate after you take your first bite. The good news is that there's a simple ingredient that cooks have been using for years to remedy this issue: salt.

When it hasn't been cooked long enough, the flesh won't release like noodles, causing them to be crunchy and unpleasant. To check the doneness of spaghetti squash, pierce the squash with a fork. If the flesh flakes off like spaghetti noodles, give it a taste to make sure the texture is soft and isn't overly crunchy.

As far as flavorings a lot of the time I'll just add some olive oil and cracked black pepper when roasting, then add butter just before I eat it. I also really like adding maple syrup or brown sugar and butter when roasting them.

Sun cure by exposing fruits for 5-7 days or cure indoors by keeping squash at 80-85°F/27-29°C with good air ventilation. STORAGE: Store at 50-60°F/10-15°C, 50-70% relative humidity and good ventilation.

The squash is done when tender.

The flesh will also separate easily into spaghetti-like strands. You can also taste it right now — if the noodles are still a bit crunchy for your taste, put the squash back in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes more.

Spaghetti squash can be tough to cut raw. The outside is hard and the raw flesh can be a bit of a challenge to work through. To safely cut into a squash (spaghetti or another kind), you need to make sure you have a nice sharp knife and a flat, stable work surface to cut on.

Can dogs eat spaghetti squash? ›

Yes! Spaghetti squash is healthy for your dog and is rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, fiber, and potassium. These vitamins and minerals support the health of your dog's vision, immune system, colon, muscles, and more. Squash also helps kidney function and can decrease your dog's chances of heart failure.

The Small Wonder Spaghetti Squash is a very productive hybrid variety that produces higher yields than any other spaghetti squash varieties. This spaghetti squash variety has a vining growth habit that produces 10-15 bright yellow fruits per plant.

To do it, you'll cut a squash crosswise, and microwave it on full power for 10 minutes — the key here is to do it in a covered container with a splash of water. Once it's cool enough to handle, use a fork to gently scrape the flesh away from the skin into long strands.

Because the squash is cut open, it won't stay good as long as a whole squash would. Your squash pieces will stay fresh in the refrigerator until they've been in there for 5 days or longer.

The squash is ready when you can easily pierce a fork through the flesh all the way to the peel. The flesh will also separate easily into spaghetti-like strands. You can also taste it right now — if the noodles are still a bit crunchy for your taste, put the squash back in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes more.

Salting and sautéing the squash before baking helps to remove excess moisture and prevents the casserole from becoming watery.

Cooked spaghetti squash should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When stored correctly, it is good for 5-7 days.