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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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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 combination of pumpkin and spaghetti squash form the base of this autumnal soup, which only gets better when served with porcini-topped crostini for dipping.

From Salon • Nov. 6, 2022

She has become quite the jigsaw puzzle prodigy and has mastered her recipe for spaghetti squash Bolognese, a family favorite.

From Washington Post • Aug. 4, 2020

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

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

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