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Bolder, brighter, and richer in nutrients than your basic penne pasta, spaghetti squash is the perfect addition to an easy family dinner. One cup of cooked spaghetti made from white, enriched noodles, contains approximately 220 calories, 42 grams of carbohydrates and very few nutrients. Comparably, one cup of cooked spaghetti squash provides about 42 calories, 10 grams of carbohydrates, and a host of important nutrients such as vitamin A and potassium.
This medium-sized cylinder-shaped squash can be yellow, cream or tan in color. Spaghetti squash weigh 4-8 pounds. The flesh comes in spaghetti-shaped strands and a sweet, mild flavor. A four pound squash will yield about 5 cups. Season: September-December. How to select: Make sure the squash is hard and is heavy for its size. Avoid buying squash with soft spots. Make sure it is not green in color that indicates an immature squash. How to store: Spaghetti squash can be stored at room temperature up to one month. Once cut wrap it in plastic and store in the fridge for up to 2 days. Spaghetti squash freezes well. Partially thaw before use, and re steam to make it tender but still firm (about 5 minutes).