Spaghetti squash is a unique vegetable that transforms into spaghetti-like strands when heated and combed through with a fork, hence its familiar nickname "squash-ta." Spaghetti squash can add flavor and mix things up a bit from your traditional pasta dish. Tonight we used pesto and tomatoes as our toppings, but we will definitely make meals with it in the future and experiment with other combinations.
- 1 small spaghetti squash
- 2 tbsp basil pesto
- 1 tomato, chopped
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
Directions:
Cut spaghetti squash lengthwise into equal halves. Remove the seeds and pulp by scooping them out with a spoon. In a covered dish, microwave squash for 8-10 minutes. Remove from the microwave. Using a fork, scrape the flesh so that the fibers come out in spaghetti-like strands. Comb out the strands and place in a serving dish.
In the serving dish, combine squash and tomatoes. Stir in the pesto. Salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese if desired.
Yield: 2 servings
It looks delicious! How was it?
ReplyDeleteIt was so good! You should try it. The hardest part is cutting the squash in half, but your Mister can help you out with that. :)
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ReplyDeleteYum! I sometimes make the squash with freshly grated parmesan and freshly ground black pepper as a side dish.
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ReplyDeleteJeni Lee, what a great idea to serve it as a side dish! Our spaghetti squash yielded a lot for just the two of us, but I'll definitely consider making it a side next time. Thanks for the support! :)
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