Spaghetti squash

Spaghetti squash (Cucurbita pepo var. ovifera), also known as vegetable spaghetti, noodle squash, or squaghetti, is a variety of winter squash. When cooked, the squash's flesh forms a texture similar to spaghetti noodles, hence its name. The name in Hebrew is קישוא תרד (Kishu Tard). In Italian, it is called zucca spaghetti, and in German, it is known as Nudelkürbis. This squash is typically yellow and oblong, with a mild, slightly sweet flavor. It is often baked or boiled and then scraped with a fork to produce the characteristic spaghetti-like strands. Spaghetti squash is a popular low-carbohydrate alternative to pasta and is rich in vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, and beta-carotene. It is widely cultivated in North America and is available in many grocery stores and farmers' markets during the fall and winter months.