Orangetti squash is small to medium in size, averaging 17-20 centimeters in length, and is oval, oblong, to cylindrical in shape with rounded ends and a short, black-green, woody stem. The golden-orange rind is smooth, hard, and thick, speckled with many cream-colored flecks and spots. Underneath the rind, the pale orange to dark yellow flesh is firm, moist, and crunchy when raw and encases many flat, oval seeds in a pulpy, central cavity. When cooked, the fibrous flesh becomes tender, crisp, and juicy with a stringy, pasta-like texture. Orangetti squash has a mild, sweet, and nutty flavor.