Best Heart Healthy Spaghetti Squash Spaghetti Recipes

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Provided by BeccaB3c

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 spaghetti squash
1 1/2 tablespoons butter or 1 1/2 tablespoons acceptable margarine
3 tablespoons arrowroot
2 cups skim milk
1/4 cup instant dry milk powder
1 1/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 cups broccoli florets
1 teaspoon vegit all-purpose seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons basil

Steps:

For spaghetti squash microwave method: With sharp knife, make several deep slashes in squash (this is necessary to keep it from exploding).
Cook on high in 5 minute increments, turning 1/4 turn each time fro 15-25 minutes (according to size of squash).
When squash is done, it will be soft when squeezed.
Slice in half, remove seeds, and pull "spaghetti" strands free with a fork.
Oven method: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove the seeds.
Place cut side down in baking pan and add a small amount of water.
Bake for 45 minutes.
After cooking, pull strand free with a fork.
For sauce: Combine margarine and arrowroot in saucepan over medium heat, stirring until margarine melts.
Remove pan from heat; stir in milk.
Return to heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Add remaining ingredients- Heat through and serve over cooked spaghetti squash.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.8, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 14.4, Sodium 104.9, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 2.9, Protein 6.3

Heart Healthy Spaghetti Squash- Spaghetti image

Provided by Dee O @Kcsnaunnie

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium spaghetti squash
1 cup(s) water
1 - pkg soya dried soy nuggets
1 tablespoon(s) chicken or beef boullion granules
1 - 8oz pkgs shirataki noodles (spaghetti shape)
1/2 - lb chicken or turkey burger 99% ff
1-26oz jar(s) spaghetti sauce (your fav) mine is prego
1 medium diced onion
6 - mushrooms sliced
2 teaspoon(s) italian seasoning

Steps:

Cut spaghetti squash in half long ways. Scrape out seeds and fibers. Place in a baking dish cut side down add 1 cup water. Bake 45min-1hr @350.Or until when you scrape down sides of squash from short sides across it separates into spaghetti like strands.
While squash is cooking : cook onions slowly in a skillet 3 min if it starts to stick or burn add a bit of water or broth. Add mushrooms continue to cook slow until they are lightly browned.
Cook turkey/chicken burger in a large skillet.While it is cooking put 2 cups hot water in a med bowl add bullion and soya nuggets. They will reconstitute quickly.Squeeze about 1/3 liquid out of them and add nuggets to skillet.Add mushrooms and onion mixture.
Add spaghetti sauce to skillet,scrap 2 cups squash into sauce mixture simmer. Rinse Shirataki noodles well, cut across them a couple times to make noodles shorter. Add to spaghetti.Mix well. Enjoy.