spaghetti squash
noun
: an oval winter squash (Cucurbita pepo) with flesh that once cooked is similar in appearance to spaghetti
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Vegetable Pasta While not technically pasta, vegetable noodles like zucchini noodles (zoodles), butternut squash noodles, or spaghetti squash can be used as a low-carb alternative to pasta in some dishes, providing a healthier option that won’t spike blood sugar.
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Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2026
Cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 11 Jan. 2026
In lieu of noodles, this hearty casserole relies on spaghetti squash.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
Spaghetti Squash Cooked spaghetti squash has a stringy texture that resembles thin spaghetti noodles.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 21 Nov. 2025
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Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2026
Cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 11 Jan. 2026
In lieu of noodles, this hearty casserole relies on spaghetti squash.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
Spaghetti Squash Cooked spaghetti squash has a stringy texture that resembles thin spaghetti noodles.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 21 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for spaghetti squash
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“Spaghetti squash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spaghetti%20squash. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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