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Sweetened Spaghetti Squash

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"Easy sweet squash. I also use acorn and buttercup squash for this recipe. My family loves when I make this." — JENN_77

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Original recipe makes 4 servings Change Servings

1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
2 tablespoons butter, softened

2 tablespoons cold butter
1/4 cup brown sugar

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Directions

Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a large baking dish with aluminum foil.
Generously spread the softened butter over the flesh of the squash; lie in the prepared baking dish with the cut sides facing down.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Flip the squash and put about half the butter and about half the brown sugar in each of the cavities of the squash halves. Return to the oven until the outer shell is soft, about 10 minutes more. Spoon the flesh of the squash into a bowl to serve.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 40 mins
READY IN 45 mins

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We have been doing this for years its great! It's one of my families favorites! Except we dont use the butter, just cut the squash in half, put cut side facing down, when you can stab easily with a fork then its done (like a potato). Then use an oven mitt to hold the squash with one hand and scrape out the insides with a fork, then add brown sugar to everyones individual preference! It looks like spaghetti! (i.e. spaghetti squash)

—becky

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 07, 2011

Too sweet for me! Texture is not like spaghetti for all those spaghetti thinking people! Much harder texture than spaghetti , it was edible but will not try again unless something is different is put in it!

—style101

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Oct 18, 2010

Have cooked my squash this way for years and it is excellent that way. I cook all my squash this way.

—Nola Lawhorn

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Jan 31, 2011

This recipe is excellent, and a great way to get the kids to enjoy a healthy vegetable. I cut the sugar to 1/8 cup and added a sprinkle of cinnamon. Kids loved it.

—BKlein

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Jul 07, 2011

VERY tasty. I took it easier on the sugar than the recipe calls for and it's still delish. Great side dish.

—ellenmoriah

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Jan 18, 2011

So good! I do something like this for acorn squash but have only made savory spaghetti squash. I added a tiny bit of chipotle powder and some sage. It's sitting on the stove waiting for my hubby to get home and I can't stop snacking on it!!

—SnowWhite

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Oct 16, 2011

added some cinnamon, and a little bit of salt...I say yummy, two thumbs up, the hubby and 9 yr old son say eww, please don't make that again. I say they are crazy, don't listen to them.

—Firefly9

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Dec 07, 2011

very tasty!first time I have made spagetti squash. I will certainly be making it again

—Pam

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Nutrition

Calories
208 kcal
10%

Carbohydrates
25.6 g
8%

Cholesterol
31 mg
10%

Fat
12.5 g
19%

Fiber
0 g
0%

Protein
1.3 g
3%

Sodium
115 mg
5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Sweetened Spaghetti Squash

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 208
Calories from Fat: 113

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.5g 19 %
Saturated Fat 7.5g 37 %
Cholesterol 31mg 10 %
Sodium 115mg 5 %
Potassium 211mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 25.6g 8 %
** Dietary Fiber 0g 0 %
Protein 1.3g 3 %
** Sugars 13.3g
Vitamin A 9 %
Vitamin C 6 %
Calcium 7 %
Iron 6 %
Thiamin 7 %
Niacin 15 %
Vitamin B6 11 %
Magnesium 8 %
Folate 12 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.