I made this one night when I wanted spaghetti squash, but it was too hot to turn on the oven. Filled with peppers, tomatoes ...

Spaghetti squash (Cucurbita pepo L. var. medullosa Alef.) is a member of the pumpkin family. It is a small, yellow, watermelon-shaped edible gourd with a mildly sweet and nutty flavor.

This squash gets its name because once it's cooked, you scoop out the flesh and it separates into spaghetti-like strands. You can use it as a substitute for pasta if you like, tossing it with ...

This squash can be baked or boiled whole, then cut in half, topped with sauce and eaten as if it were spaghetti, which makes it a useful gluten-free or low-calorie substitution in pasta recipes.