MICROWAVE SPAGHETTI SQUASH

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One of the pleasant surprises about squash is that it's so low in calories. That means I can "splurge" a little with the other ingredients. Spaghetti squash is fun to work with and so "tender tasty"!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 spaghetti squash (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1 medium sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon tarragon vinegar
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Pierce squash with a fork. Place on paper towel in microwave; cook on high for 3-1/2 minutes per pound or until squash is soft. Let stand 5-10 minutes. Cut in half; remove seeds and scoop out pulp. Set aside. In a 2-qt. casserole, toss red pepper, onion, garlic and olive oil. Cover and microwave on high for 1-1/4 minutes or until slightly soft. Add tomato, zucchini, mushrooms, vinegar, tarragon, salt and pepper. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Toss with squash and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

Irshad Kalyar
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Overall, this was a good recipe. The spaghetti squash was cooked evenly and the sauce was flavorful. However, I found the squash to be a bit too watery.


Suzanne Johnson
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This recipe was a lifesaver! I was short on time and needed a quick and easy meal. The spaghetti squash cooked in no time and the sauce was simple to make.


Muwanguzi Joseph
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I'm not a big fan of spaghetti squash, but this recipe was actually pretty good. The squash was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.


Muhammad Ilyas Arifi
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This is a great recipe for a low-carb pasta alternative. The spaghetti squash was a great texture and the sauce was delicious.


Shireen Oramori
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I thought the cooking time was a little off. I had to cook the squash for an extra 5 minutes.


Ma. Sue Chapman
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This recipe was easy to follow and the squash turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Daniel Anthony
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The spaghetti squash was a little bland, but the sauce made up for it.


Cornelius Mawutor Akpah
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This is a great recipe for a quick and healthy weeknight meal. The spaghetti squash was a nice change from regular pasta, and the sauce was flavorful and easy to make.


Oribhabor stephanie
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I've made spaghetti squash in the oven before, but this microwave method is so much faster and easier. The squash cooked evenly and quickly, and I didn't have to heat up my whole kitchen.


Mert Toprak cumali koçovalı
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This was my first time cooking spaghetti squash in the microwave, and it turned out great! It was so easy to make and only took 10 minutes. The squash was perfectly cooked and had a great texture. I will definitely be making this again.