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The vegetable is probably Spaghetti Squash.  It is very good (& GF) when
boiled and served with a little butter or margerine.  It doesn't make a good
substitute for spaghetti as it is not a starch.
 
Like Eggplant Parmesan, it could be made with tomato sauce to make a new
kind of dish. Enjoy!
 
Tom