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spaghetti squash noun[ C or U ] uk /spəˈɡet.i ˌskwɒʃ/ us /spəˈɡet̬.i ˌskwɑːʃ/ a type of large, oval squash(= a vegetable with a hard skin and a lot of seeds in its centre) whose orange flesh forms long strings like spaghetti when cooked: Brush the spaghetti squash with oil, sprinkle with salt, and bake for 30-45 minutes until cooked. The spaghetti squash fritters were golden and crisp. When spaghetti squash is baked whole, its flesh separates into strands that are delicious tossed with butter and black pepper. Spaghetti squashes are one of the most widely available squashes. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Types of vegetable alfalfa allium Anaheim artichoke arugula crisphead crookneck cruciferous cucumber cuke mooli napa cabbage neep new potatoes nopalito serrano shallot shiitake mushroom shishito shiso |