Squash - Spaghetti 20lb

Clem’s Small Wonder spaghetti squash is a good example of why the growing ground matters just as much as the variety.

Clem’s Organic Gardens sits in the rich alluvial soils along the Davidson River, just downstream from where the Davidson meets the French Broad. Generations of sediment deposited by these rivers have created unusually fertile ground, with a mineral profile and moisture-holding capacity that gives root crops and hard squash a particular depth. It’s part of what makes Clem’s produce taste distinctly like the place it was grown.

That terroir is especially noticeable in hard squash. Unlike a leafy crop that moves quickly from field to kitchen, winter squash spends a long time developing in the field, building sugars, dry matter, and flavor before it is harvested and cured. The soil, water, plant health, and length of time on the vine all have an opportunity to show themselves in the finished fruit.

The Small Wonder is a smaller-fruited spaghetti squash with fine, well-defined strands and a naturally sweet, lightly nutty flavor. Clem’s growing conditions give it a particularly satisfying density and depth rather than the watery, bland character that can make spaghetti squash forgettable.

The flesh separates cleanly into delicate strands after cooking, but retains enough structure to remain a vegetable rather than collapsing into mush.

Flavor & Texture

• Naturally sweet with subtle nuttiness
• Dense, hydrated flesh
• Fine, distinct strands
• Clean finish without excessive squashiness
• Develops deeper caramelized flavor when roasted

For the Kitchen

• Roast halved and pull into strands, then finish with brown butter and herbs
• Roast cut-side down for deeper caramelization
• Toss with olive oil, garlic, chile, and fresh herbs
• Pair with brown butter, sage, hazelnut, or aged cheese
• Use beneath roasted meats or seafood as a seasonal vegetable
• Crisp the cooked strands in a hot pan for additional texture
• Incorporate into pasta or grain dishes without treating it simply as a pasta substitute

The beauty of a good spaghetti squash is that it can take on other flavors, but this one has enough character to stand on its own.