Low-cal faux pasta

Ingredients:

1 small to medium spaghetti squash

(4-6 ounces or 2-3 kg)

Seasonings to taste

Prep time:  2 minutes

Cook time: 1 hour plus 20-30 minutes cooling time

Preheat the oven to 375F (195C, gas mark 5).

Pierce the squash several times with a heavy pronged fork or sharp knife and place it in a baking pan. bake for 1 hour or until the flesh is tender when lightly pressed.

Remove the pan from the oven and let the squash cool for 20-30 minutes to avoid burning when you cut and seed it. using oven mitts, cut the squash open lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Use a long fork to pull the strands free and place them in a bowl. Season the squash to taste.

YIELD: 4-6 servings (about 5-7 cups)