Skip to main content

Cranberry Spaghetti Squash

Served in its shell, this makes a dramatic presentation as part of a winter meal.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 servings

Ingredients

1 medium-large spaghetti squash (about 2 1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons nonhydrogenated margarine
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup finely chopped toasted walnuts or slivered almonds
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 400°F.

    Step 2

    Cut the squash in half lengthwise; remove the stem and seeds. Place, cut side up, in a casserole dish with 1/2 inch of water. Cover tightly with foil and bake until easily pierced with a fork, 40 to 45 minutes. When the squash is cool enough to handle, scrape it lengthwise with a fork to release all the spaghetti-like strands of flesh.

    Step 3

    Combine the spaghetti squash with the remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl and toss well. Stuff back into the squash shells.

    Step 4

    Return the filled squash shells to the baking dish and reheat just until heated through, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and serve, scooping a small amount out of the shells for each serving.

  2. Menu: A Colorful Harvest Meal

    Step 5

    Any of the winter squash recipes in Chapter Nine (pages 217–221)

    Step 6

    Long-Grain and Wild Rice Pilaf (page 99)

    Step 7

    Mixed Greens with Beets and Walnuts (page 50)

  3. nutrition information

    Step 8

    Calories: 130

    Step 9

    Total Fat: 7g

    Step 10

    Protein: 1g

    Step 11

    Carbohydrate: 14g

    Step 12

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 13

    Sodium: 79mg

The Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet
Read More
Khao niaow ma muang, or steamed coconut sticky rice with ripe mango, is a classic in Thai cuisine—and you can make it at home.
With just a handful of ingredients, this old-fashioned egg custard is the little black dress of dinner party desserts—simple and effortlessly chic.
With rich chocolate flavor and easy customization, this hot cocoa recipe is just the one you want to get you through winter.
This pasta starring summer corn achieves its savory, creamy sauce thanks to one special ingredient: buttermilk powder.
This fast stir-fry dish pairs minced pork and fragrant basil with hot Thai chiles and a crispy fried egg.
Make this versatile caramel at home with our slow-simmered method using milk and sugar—or take one of two sweetened condensed milk shortcuts.
Juicy steak, crisp lettuce, and a blender dressing come together for a breezy summer dinner.
This frozen cocktail uses instant espresso for a strong flavor and unbeatable convenience.