Spaghetti Squash Carbonara | Food Wishes

[@fionajackson8002]

Fun tip for even spaghettier spaghetti squash - if you have time, after slicing the squash sprinkle it with coarse salt on both cut sides and leave it to sit on a wire rack for 15 mins. It draws out a lot of moisture from the squash. Then wipe off the salt and blot the moisture away. Then coat it with oil and roast it afterwards. This makes for a beautifully seasoned squash with an even better texture.

[@stevenrodriguez9655]

So basically like dry brining a steak? I will have to try that!

[@cindycatt6405]

I put my spaghetti squash or butternut squash in the microwave for 5 mins, cool then peel, slice, etc. It's only enough to slightly soften the outsides, makes it safer for my arthritic hands to handle and doesn't effect the taste or texture. Thanks for sharing Chef John!

[@alecnolastname4362]

good tip

[@ItsMeWendyvee]

I usually roast the squash (at about 400F) for 15 minutes to soften the skin a bit before I cut it. Since it's such a short time, it doesn't effect the inside of the squash much - but it DOES soften the skin enough to make cutting easier (and, at least for me, - safer)

[@woodstocknun]

cant you use a hand saw

[@heikesiegl2640]

​@@woodstocknun Not everyone has one 🙄 And you are putting it in the oven anyway.. so why not

[@GaryMitchellJr]

@@heikesiegl2640😂😂😂

[@Mama4d8]

Absolutely a great tip

[@KH-tx6lg]

​@@woodstocknunI was thinking that! 😂🤣😂

[@Chef4Funn]

This is awesome! My husband and I love spaghetti squash and found that we prefer meat sauce with the squash vs the regular noodles. But the problem I always have is it gets watery. After I plate the squash, water will eventually pool on the plate. You solved that issue for me in this video by saying it's probably overcooked. The way you sliced the squash was genius and will definitely try that the next time I cook spaghetti squash. Thank you so much, Chef John!!

[@karleedu]

I LOVE Spaghetti Squash!!!! It's only one of the squash family that I love so much. Thank you Chef John!!!

[@VladislavBabbitt]

Same here!

[@MrVovansim]

Zucchini still number one for me, but spaghetti squash is a close second, for sure.

[@brandonmesser2503]

Hey John, I started watching you about 15 years ago. Watched you for years but fell off about 5 years ago. I've decided to come back, and I'm glad that I did. Very comforting and loving

[@iryanmadayana1904]

Woah, I don't think I have ever seen that type of squash before. That's a really neat veggie, and a delicious way to use it!

[@Feta_Cheezz_Montgomery_Burns]

You are the Grant Imahara of your Spaghetti Squash Carbonara.

[@billtannalfo7781]

I just made Spag Squash this morning, crazy timing!!!

[@vp1165]

I haven't seen Chef John in a while. I love this witty man ❤

[@FoxDreams]

A completely low carb-diabetic friendly dish! As a recent diabetes-diagnosed person, I so appreciate a dish like this from one of my favorite chefs that I can actually eat now ♥

[@jajael7853]

I stopped eating pasta 4 years ago, and am always looking for spaghetti squash recipes. ❤

[@AndreaAustoni]

I'm Italian. I haven't even watched the video yet but I approve the recipe beforehand. Chef John can do no wrong!

[@Glaaki13]

you are not italian

[@mynameisfriday118]

​@@Glaaki13😂😂😂

[@Glaaki13]

@@mynameisfriday118 well I know most Italians are not fascist, but the Im Italian

[@jamesberggren9029]

Chef John is a hack who has no idea how to cook. Enough with your hero worship.

[@joeyhardin1288]

Thank you! Two bushels of mini spaghetti squash from the garden this year.

[@josephmunch724]

Gonna use this newest video to apologize to the Chef. I hadn’t watched any of his videos up till about a month ago, and without knowing anything about the man or his talents, I hastily bashed his vocal style instead of getting into the meat of his abilities and teaching skills. I now find myself drawn into watching many of his videos, learning some really fine methods based in artistic simplicity along the way. His vinegar chicken is outstanding, and it was my first foray into what has become a long list of recipes I’ll prepare. And wouldn’t you know, my wife has been asking for pasta substitutes, in fact, I made a Mediterranean cod dish this past week using the spaghetti squash rings roasted like this. Hadn’t thought about Carbonara though, and watching this was like a karmic lesson in humility.😊 Thank you Chef John, and may you continue on for years to come…

[@bobthecomputerguy]

I have a list of youtube chef's I check if I want to try a recipe, and Chef John is the first on the list. He's great at understanding and stating which ingredients are and aren't needed, so one can get down to making the dish. A lot of videos add a lot of steps and ingredients which may make for a good video to watch, but just end up making the dish harder than it needs to be. He's mastered the art of making a recipe in video form.

[@NeganSmith-bb1fr]

Truly an awesome guy. Any time I want to try any recipe I first check out if Chef John has made a video about it. Has taught me so much about cooking and experimenting in the kitchen.

[@fragranthills]

Cod, or any fish, is a great idea!

[@alexkennedy7574]

Don't feel bad my friend, that's how the majority of us felt back then when started watching his videos .The man is a genius when comes to cooking. Pretty soon you will get addicted to voice and his recipes and nothing else will matter. Haha.

[@josephmunch724]

@@alexkennedy7574 Thanks Alex, and yes, the addiction has started! His Chicken and dumplings is on the menu for tomorrow 😊

[@talowry]

Absolutely wonderful recipe. Classical Carbonara is great but a calorie bomb. This recipe gives some of the taste without all the calories. Thank you CJ for yet another great recipe.

[@fatherofchickens7951]

I have six spaghetti squash from my garden. I know where one of them is going to go 🥰

[@bigmackdombles6348]

I had the exact same harvest! Do you know any SS recipes that aren't imitations of other dishes? I keep looking around for something that is best for or intended for spaghetti squash, but all I can ever find is recipes that you-won't-be-too-too-sad-aren't-the-original-pasta-recipe.

[@fatherofchickens7951]

@@bigmackdombles6348 look on some vegan sites 🤷‍♂️

[@StitchetyDoodah]

Perfect timing I literally just bought a spaghetti squash! 💚💚

[@luwenmai8358]

Awesome! Will give it a try!!

[@joanhelenak]

Every recipe from chef John I've made has come out incredible ❤ I cannot wait to make this!!

[@MooseMeus]

this whole squash and zucchini noodle thing goin on is just amazing. i think this adds a lot of flavor to italian dishes

[@MrsoftFoobar-fp4ez]

This is one of my favorite dishes you've ever done. I can't wait to give it a try!

[@Bucketus.Lord.of.Buckets]

New treat for diabetics

[@shirleyjhaney1041]

Squash will raise your blood sugar. I’d guess complex carbs are about your best bet but it’s a guess. Sorry- smarty pants here. This dish seems sparse n healthy but I’ve had it and I like it. So the complex carbs take a while to burn which is why they’re supposedly good for diabetics. Whole wheat spaghetti with peanut sauce- the quality of peanut sauce varies a lot and you can flavor it a variety of Asian type ways. If you make your own I recommend tamari sauce, green onions, peanut butter and a few other things. Tamari is brewed. Cheap soy sauce is awful. It’s cheap to make your own. I put butter on mine. There’s just an idea diabetics need complex carbs at night or their sugar drops and they feel horrible but I’m not sure how true this is.

[@mixxling]

@@shirleyjhaney1041 Spaghetti squash is a lot lower in carbohydrates than pasta, making it something that diabetics can enjoy in moderation.

[@JohnPhilpott-q5k]

Really?!!!!! How about you avoid carbs 100%. It’s not rocket science. Beef doesn’t cause diabetes or heart disease like they have brainwashed people into believing

[@heikesiegl2640]

​@Alex-i8h5x exactly

[@shirleyjhaney1041]

@Alex-i8h5x I don’t believe you

[@woodstocknun]

i used to be a mega record pasta eater, being able to eat entire casseroles of pasta, but i realized wheat not working so well in my system. so this fruit that can give you spaghetti, absolutely absolutely wonderful stuff.

[@TRG29338]

Glyphosate not the wheat

[@woodstocknun]

@@TRG29338 cool

[@jvallas]

Once again, you've timed your video to delivery of the same item from my CSA! Thank you!

[@lacygracy01]

Always looking for new ways to spin spaghetti squash - thanks Chef, can’t wait to try!

[@chrisdutch3013]

Chef John's delivery is hypnotic. I started watching this and then my memory is just like zoned-out highway driving but for everyday life, and now it's six months later and I've sustained an odd number of hits to head, I don't know how this happened but I'm the leader of a polyamorous cult now.

[@susanhuntley9262]

Best variation on an idea ive encountered in a long time! Excellent

[@billmankin6204]

For a Keto Guy, this is gold. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@BBBILLY86]

Had speghetti squash shrimp scampi last night. Will try this next!!

[@FoxyT97]

His voice is like a kiddie roller coaster, up and down, up and down

[@bob61976]

Not really a carbonara fan but the tutorial on the squash was needed. Thanks, Chef!

[@jasondessin8962]

Thank you. I wish it was cheaper. First time i had it 6 yrs ago i was hooked. Great low carb option but it tastes so good.

[@RecliningWhale]

I will absolutely give this a try, I love spaghetti squash but have a hard time getting my family to share my enthusiasm. I think this will do the trick nicely.

[@murraylynn7631]

Just tried a modified version of this. Instead of pancetta I used Shrimp seasoned with Old Bay and some fried onions and garlic. It worked out pretty well however next time I will reduce the amount of time I initially cook the spaghetti squash. I shortened your hour at 400 advice to 50 minutes and it was still probably 20 minutes too long. My normal approach with Spaghetti squash is to cut it lengthwise and then cook it for 30-45 minutes at 425. I will try this again but only bake the squash initially for 30 minutes. Still, it tasted really good, just a bit overcooked.

[@MommaARA]

This is recipe I have been waiting for!! Thank you!!

[@MightyMirk]

Never heard of that squash. Found one yesterday and will definitely give your recipe a try

[@shelly7017]

I just bake my spaghetti squash, butternut and so on whole on a large baking sheet. Works great!

[@TheDingledong4lyfe]

My Italian daughter has been lying for decades about liking spaghetti squash. Nothing in her mouth will come near any of this recipe. Thanks again Chef John.

[@Ritaaw1]

You are the star of your spagetti squash carbonar

[@KorraTransPhoenix]

I love spaghetti squash! Haven't had it in a while. Gonna have to try this one!

[@MrPootzen]

Thanks for this recipe, my wife is going to love it.

[@Quietdiary0]

Looks delicious as always!

[@el_spaghetto]

I've been making carrot & coriander soup lately, since the weather's been perfect for it. It's a great time for squash though.

[@nocerazbj]

Pour one out for all the spaghetti squash from the garden I didn't prepare this way this season Cant believe I didn't know that technique...

[@marilynkozlow8400]

The pancetta looks divine, nice and lean

[@davidcarbone3385]

Looks delicious!!!! And, although normally I do not like veggies used as something other than it being a vegetable, this recipe looks as if it has lots of potential so will add it to the rotation now that I'm back to being able to walk, drive an hour a day

[@brigid1927]

Mouth watering! Yum!

[@kerrylynndekanski1616]

Thanks I love this.

[@bonnie5601]

Just bought some! Great recipe, thank you!

[@mariegarside8830]

It's good to see i am not the only one that has to wrestle spaghetti squash.

[@thebaldchef14]

Well you have done well! As a old sub never heard your coments on my videos. This a gread job on this recipe for squash, spaghetti with the Carbonara sause! Nice job!

[@davidvoyles6687]

Great recipe!

[@kitty-kitten-]

Omg im soooo making this, thanks chef john!

[@tessasilberbauer6219]

Knife safety thing: when I slice butternut/pumpkin I break into the skin, and then hold the knife still and roll the gourd back & forth. It feels a lot more stable than sawing/rocking the blade. Now you described spaghetti sq as a glass-like skin so don't know if it'll work. But it's an option I find safer.

[@INOD-2]

Or, you can put any whole squash in the oven at 400 F for about 15 minutes to soften it before cutting, and it will be MUCH easier (and safer) to cut!

[@thinkathena2]

This looks yummy!

[@rebeccakoeppen5187]

I love this creative veggie recipe!

[@leighDrusllalyle2304]

In UK we can get unsmoked bacon (we can get pancetta but since Brexit, it is very expensive) - so can we use that instead?

[@dnash2131]

Nice, I love some spaghetti squash, got one in the pantry ready to eat

[@Im-just-Stardust]

I was very worried for your fingers there ! Thank you so much I will try this for sure !

[@Indigoo5238]

Hi chef love your food

[@vzmkitty]

You missed a perfect opportunity for “around the inside, around the inside.”

[@SageRonin]

😂

[@dgwdgw]

And the outside, with the waxed paper on the pancetta

[@victornecromancer]

Never heard of this squash. I wonder if i can find it here in Brazil

[@themovies2000]

Sounds very delicious 😋

[@lezleepowers3373]

ive got to make this soon looks amazingly delicious 🥰

[@JohnWerfelman]

Looks incredible going to give it try

[@PapaRich3165]

Looks sooooo good!

[@Pikero24]

I made this and it was pretty good! Our pepper must have been extra strong because it was too much for us. Still tasty though!

[@ChydeeCrystalKitchen]

This looks really good! I would like to try it!

[@joeforest8633]

That looks quite appetizing!

[@GrogMindwhip]

It reminds me of the time I made Spaghetti Fake-O-Nara. I replaced bacon with red bell peber doused in smoked paprika. For some odd reason it worked fairly fine.

[@Thepotatohidingintheshadows]

FINALLY A SPAGHETTI SQUASH VIDEO AGHHHHHH Also I stab the squash then rotate the knife

[@stacym735]

I never considered spaghetti squash a substitute for pasta - if that's what I want, I'll just eat pasta. I enjoy the squash on its own merit, and this looks delicious! Now I'm wondering how it would be with diced butternut squash, or delicata :)

[@andreasobuaculla9511]

I have forgotten about Spaghetti squash,am 68,can remember looking through fathers seed catalogue and seeing it,

[@hughmungus6402]

Comfort food 🤗 ❤

[@Getouttahere78]

Never seen anything like this in my life. Where do they grow these?

[@bd80247]

I don’t know their origin, but they are grown in North America. Not sure where else.

[@INOD-2]

They have them in most American grocery stores, usually next to the butternut squash in the fresh produce section.

[@heather9857]

I have an amazing bacon flavored tempeh I make, can't wait to tweak with this recipe.

[@deborahclayton3101]

I have two Spaghetti squash that need a home…..don’t have bacon but will use Italian Sausage. Great Spaghetti Squash idea, thank you.

[@ewtam24]

Thank you!

[@WastelandWalker]

Substituted smoked pork belly; and cream instead of water, for a richer sauce. Absolutely amazing flavor contrasts against the sweetness of the squash.

[@thekevkri]

I'm deff gonna try this

[@ninkitty1980]

Chef John help! An Italian restaurant I used to work for made a saffron carbonara that was soooo good! How would I recreate that!?!?

[@dribrats]

Around the squash, around the squash, around the squash

[@feverflav1972]

@0:59 your finger almost went on the floor 😨

[@bussa15]

3:35 Nooooo! I was gonna chew on that!!!

[@waltertomashefsky2682]

So, what you have is Carbonara without the carbs. Sort of Carb(on)-No-Ra. Okay, I’m no Chef John when it comes to quips😄

[@mixxling]

There's a lowe(er) carb brand of pasta on the market called carb-o-nada, so you're not alone in thinking in that direction!

[@twistdcookie]

Carb-oh no!-ra. 😂

[@NeganSmith-bb1fr]

I wish i could find this in my country to try, especially as a lower calorie version of carbonara, however I doubt it :(

[@AnneSsa]

The narrator for WATOP sounds just like you! I only watch that channel because of this 😂

[@VladislavBabbitt]

I still do the horizontal-style cutting, then roast it for ca. 40 minutes, before using it in my recipes.

[@CruzR1111]

If only spaghetti squash was more available in Australia. What’s the best substitution please chef? Zucchini is so watery and bland. So not the same when I do zucchini noodle carbonara. Thanks Chef John ❤

[@MrCaZzzle]

Very special!

[@jamesrichardson1326]

Chef John is it okay to use whole eggs instead of just the yolks?

[@FallenPhoenix86]

It works better with just the yolk, I tend to just reserve the whites so my wife can make meringues with them. Only thing I would say is he went a bit light with the egg, my rule of thumb is 1.5 yolks per portion, this looks like it would feed 4.

[@christianchauhan23]

❤🤍💙 all your video's mate👍.

[@TimRaine]

Yum! Yum! 👍🙏❤️🙂

[@spinni81]

I can find Guanciale easily (and I have to disagree about being almost identical to pancetta, it is quite differently) but spaghetti squash is a rarety here. If I find it I will give this a try.

[@stevelogan5475]

Great recipe, my fave squash & I know I am in the minority here , but the only squash I do not like is pumpkin. I likebutternut, acorn , zucchini, etc... just not pumpkin

[@karltraunmuller7048]

Haha, exact same number of fingers as we started with 😂

[@papasmurf9146]

When I was a kid, we had spaghetti squash. After I finished my first helping, I asked for more spaghetti. My mom said no. I took my plate back. Thought a moment, and then asked for more squash (which I got).

[@onemercilessming1342]

I love spaghetti squash.

[@tomtommyl805]

it is a HELL of a lot easier to cook the squash in the oven for about an hour at 220 deg F first. Cutting it is a breeze. So in the morning just do that. and then follow the chef's directions