What is Spaghetti squash?
[[File:Spaghetti Squash Prepared 500.jpg|thumb|A cooked spaghetti squash]] The '''spaghetti squash''' (''Cucurbita pepo'') is an oblong seed-bearing variety of [[winter squash]]. The [[fruit]] can range either from ivory to yellow or orange in color. The orange varieties have a higher carotene content. Its center contains many large seeds. Its flesh is bright yellow or orange. When raw, the flesh is [[solid]] and similar to other raw squash; when cooked, the flesh falls away from the fruit in ribbons or strands like [[spaghetti]]. == Nutrition == It is a superfood that contains lots of nutrients, including [[folic acid]], [[potassium]], [[vitamin A]], and [[vitamin C]], It is low in [[calories]], averaging at least 42 calories per 1-cup (155&nbsp;grams) serving.<ref>[http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2655/2 Squash, winter, spaghetti, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt]</ref> ==Sources== {{reflist}} {{Cookbook}} {{food-stub}} [[Category:Vegetables]] [[Category:Cucurbitaceae]]