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Spaghetti Squash vs. Pasta
Spaghetti squash is certainly lower calorie and has fewer carbohydrates than pasta, but how exactly do they measure up? Here’s the comparison.
| Spaghetti Squash (6 ounces – uncooked) | Pasta (6 ounces – uncooked) | |
| Calories | 80 | 633 |
| Fat | 4g | 2.6g |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 129g |
| Protein | 1g | 22g |
| Fiber | 3g | 6g |
How to pick a spaghetti squash
To pick a good spaghetti squash make sure that the skin is firm and unblemished with no soft spots or cracks. The squash should feel heavy for its size and have pale yellow skin. Most spaghetti squash weigh around 3-4 pounds, but a large squash can weigh up to 8 pounds.
How to cut open a spaghetti squash
If slicing it before cooking, place the squash on a cutting board and slice through the center (narrow part) with a sharp knife as noted in How to Cook Spaghetti Squash.
If slicing it after cooking, use the same method, but make sure that it’s been cooked first as noted here in How to Roast a Spaghetti Squash Whole.
Many recipes recommend slicing from stem to base, but I slice my squash the other way (down the more narrow center) for two reasons:
- It’s easier. There’s less to slice and a more natural place for your hand to rest while holding it in place.
- You get longer strands. If you want long strands like real spaghetti, this is absolutely the way to slice it. Cutting from stem to base slices all of those strands in half.
How to freeze spaghetti squash
The best way to freeze spaghetti squash is to cook it first, using your preferred method. Allow the squash to cool and then scrape out the strands. Pack the cooled strands tightly into freezer-safe bags, press out excess air, and seal tightly. Spaghetti squash can be frozen in this way for up to 6 months.
