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That sounds great!

Really a lot of people claim they miss "pasta" when what they miss is the sauce. Pasta has little taste of its own. This is a perfect way to enjoy the sauce without getting the empty carbs of the pasta <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I love spaghetti squash! I prepare it a little differently than I have seen posted here. I think it is faster than other ways I have tried.

I put a whole squash in the microwave and cook for 1 minute. Then I cut it in half with an electric knife and scrape out the seeds.

Then I put it flesh side down in a glass baking dish with a little water (about 1/4 inch in dish). I microwave for 8 to 10 minutes depending on the size of the squash. You know it is done when you can easily scrape out the strands with a fork.

I love to put various things over it.

Sometimes I fix a 10 oz. package of frozen creamed spinach in low fat sauce to put over it. Then I add cooked chicken. Usually I add more frozen spinach because the 10 oz. package isn't enough. I only use one with sauce though. Just enough to coat the squash and add a nice flavor.

Sometimes instead of the spinach, I use Birdseye vegetables in a tomato sauce (I think they are called Tuscon maybe?) Anyway, whatever vegetables you like will work. If you really want to stay low cal, don't use a veggie in a sauce.

I have lost my weight and am just trying to maintain. So I allow myself some pleasures. I lost 70 lbs. almost 10 years ago and have kept it off, but I really pay attention to what I eat. I tell people it isn't about a diet, it is about changing your life!

SuzieQ - your recipes sound great and congratulations on maintaining your weight loss!

That really is inspiring that you've stayed at a healthy weight for 10 years! I bet it has really made a great difference in your life <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Eating healthily really does need to be a lifestyle decision. You can't eat healthily for a few weeks, figuring that you'll go back to junk food when you're done. We all need to eat healthily, ever day <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> It's what our body needs to thrive.