Spaghetti Squash ideas?
 

Hi all,

I LOVE LOVE LOVE spaghetti squash.

Usually, I under cook it slightly, top with coarse salt and a bit of real parmesean and eat.

But, recently, I saw a recipe using a bit of olive oil, basil, tomatoes and a few black olives with a bit of feta cheese. It was two night's dinner for about 200 calories a night (served with Trader Joes Chicken Sausage for another 140 cals).

In short, the recipe was FABULOUS... I loved it so much that I had it 4 nights in a row.

Anywhoo.... what do you guys do with spaghetti squash?

I don't have any, but would love to see the exact recipe you describe :) My squash meals are usually just plain with a little spray butter.

I would love to see some recipes. I'm afraid all I do is sub the squash for pasta when we have spaghetti night at my house. It's very satisfying but no real recipe ;)

From Allrecipies:


Ingredients
1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
3 tablespoons sliced black olives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil




Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
2. Place spaghetti squash cut sides down on the prepared baking sheet, and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a sharp knife can be inserted with only a little resistance. Remove squash from oven, and set aside to cool enough to be easily handled.
3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic, and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, and cook only until tomatoes are warm.
4. Use a large spoon to scoop the stringy pulp from the squash, and place in a medium bowl. Toss with the sauteed vegetables, feta cheese, olives, and basil. Serve warm.


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Personally, I used a whole, large squash. Cut back on the EVOO (to save calories) and tomatoes (as a personal preference) and added fresh basil (for flavor). I also under baked the squash so it would still be slightly crunchy.

I love the recipe and will use it again. Based on my additions/substitutions, I came up with 400 calories for the entire squash and its ingredients and ate it over two nights. It warmed up wonderfully.

Hope this is of some help.

i never had it! but i really want to try it thanks for posting this :X

Thank you!

Spaghetti Squash Lasagna!:carrot:
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/09/s...h-lasagna.html

Sautee lots of garlic, mix in the cooked squash and add a bit of spray butter. Stir in some parsley, and serve sprinkled with parmesan cheese. :) Yum yum