Unlike other squash varieties, spaghetti squash has a stringy, pasta-like texture once cooked. Baking a spaghetti squash best brings out the flavor but takes double the time of microwaving it.

While winter squash plants are known to take up a lot of space in the garden, here's a selection of more compact varieties ...

A ripe spaghetti squash should feel heavy and have firm, golden-yellow skin. Spaghetti squash doesn’t ripen after harvest, so picking well is crucial. Avoid refrigerating raw squash; store it in a ...

Roasting squash whole takes the hassle out of preparing squash. It is easy to cut in two after it is cooked, and the squash is tender and juicy. Craving a big bowl of pasta but not eating carbs?