Lean Up! How to Spaghetti a Squash

There are two ways to "lean up" your beef dishes. The first, is to select a leaner, better-for-you beef such as our Steakhouse Elite Grass Fed beef, which is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B6 and other nutrients and comes from humanely-raised, hormone and antibiotic-free cattle. The second way is to lean up what accompanies your beef dishes, like the carbohydrates, fats and sugars.

So, when a heaping bowl of delicious, homemade spaghetti sauce with plump, Steakhouse Elite meatballs comes calling, you can lean up this dish by opting for our grass fed ground beef, and eliminate excess carbohydrates by swapping your spaghetti noodles for spaghetti squash.

Deciding to make the switch is actually the hardest part! Spaghetti-ing a squash is very easy, inexpensive and tastes surprisingly authentic to an actual spaghetti noodle. Plus, when you use the bold and distinct flavor of crafted Steakhouse Elite beef, you'll notice that the spaghetti squash absorbs and complements its robust flavor, creating a dish that's healthier and surprisingly satisfying.

How to Spaghetti a Spaghetti Squash

​You'll need:

• A spaghetti squash
• Large knife
• A spoon
• Large microwave-safe bowl
• Water
• A fork

How to do it:

1. Using a large knife, carefully cut the spaghetti squash in half, slicing it lengthwise through the stem, not around the belly.
2. Spoon out the seeds and loose membranes much like you would a pumpkin, and toss.
3. Fill a large, microwave-proof bowl with a couple inches of water (just enough that when you place the squash half in the bowl, the waterline comes up to only the bottom fourth of the squash).
4. Place the squash half in the bowl. The waterline should  should not overflow over the squash, but merely cover about a fourth of the squash.
5. Microwave 10-20 minutes on high, depending on the size of the squash. A good way to do this is to check the squash in five minute increments after the first 10 minutes.
6. Check to see if the squash is ready by taking a fork and running the fork over the squash half along the grain of the membranes. If the strings of the squash come off in chunks or are difficult cut through with the fork, the squash needs more time in the microwave. Remove the squash when the strings of the squash easily peel away from the skin with a fork. Don't overcook your squash or the strings will be mushy and solidify.
7. Use the spaghetti squash strings as a substitute in pasta dishes such as spaghetti, chow mein, stroganoff, chicken alfredo, etc.