Spaghetti Squash

So, most of the recipes I find are on Pinterest.  I tend to notice things that sound kid-friendly.  The second requirement is that the ingredients can be found in an organic form.  When I saw the picture of this recipe on Pinterest, I was excited. 

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/01/spaghetti-squash-with-meat-sauce-46-pts.html

It looked like real spaghetti.  Not only could I make it organic, I could get rid of the noodles for my waistline - now the recipe isn't just kid-friendly, it's family-friendly! 

The first step was to cook the sauce and the spaghetti squash.  Pretty simple, though it did take over an hour total (not all that time had to be spent in the kitchen though).  Once the squash was done, you take a fork and pull it out in strands.  It sounds easy, but they didn't mention that the squash is pretty moist and it ends up looking more like mush.  I tried to pat it dry, but no luck.  This is where I welcome any help!

Even through the mush, it ended up working.  My daughter was shocked that noodles come out of "potatoes."  This is where I lie by omission - she saw them on the counter, guessed at what they were and seemed to think that's how I've always cooked them.  I just didn't correct her.  She didn't like the moisture, but it all ended well. 


My son LOVED it and my daughter liked it enough to finish it without too much drama.  The husband and I both liked it so it's a definite repeat.  Until I figure out how to get drier "noodles," I won't be making this for company, but it was great for the family.  Enjoy!