spaghetti squash

American  

noun

1. a variety of a widely cultivated squash, Cucurbita pepo, having edible flesh in the form of spaghettilike strands.

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Example Sentences

Hannah Shirley, North America's oldest pygmy hippo celebrated the half-century mark with presents and a cake made of a watermelon base, papaya frosting and spaghetti squash.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2023

A duo of pumpkin and spaghetti squash team up for this warm and cozy vegan soup that's served with porcini and Parmesan crostini for a meaty, umami-packed bite.

From Salon • Sep. 30, 2021

She has been experimenting with a paleo diet, and had eaten some spaghetti squash with tomato sauce and garlic she made in her slow cooker.

From New York Times • Jan. 29, 2018

Equally intriguing was a smoked beet “sausage,” zesty with smoked paprika and chili flakes and arranged on thin spaghetti squash noodles jump-started with sun-dried tomatoes.

From Washington Post • Dec. 7, 2016

Instead, they bring everything from cheese fries to spaghetti squash — “whatever they could muster or afford with entry-level salaries.”

From Seattle Times • Nov. 15, 2016