When available, Nora makes orangetti squash, an orange spaghetti squash with a rich yellow color.

1. Oven: 400F degrees.

2. Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scrap out the seeds. Place the squash cut-side-down, in a baking dish. Add the water and bake about 45 minutes, or until you can easily insert the tip of a knife.

3. Remove the squash from the oven and using a fork, scrap out the stringy pulp. It will separate into spaghetti-like strands. Cut the squash into a serving bowl, season with olive oil, chives, or mint, and salt and pepper, to taste.

About 4 cups: 100 cals, 3.6g fat.

Nw, Washington, Dc. Cross-listed on RecipeCafe mcrecipe from Pat Hanneman 2/99

microwave on high until soft enough to cut and core. Rub with spice or herb and finish cooking in the oven (350F) or on the grill.