Light and Delicious Spaghetti Squash

Recipe Rating:	7 Ratings5
Categories:	Pasta, Vegetables, Pasta Sides, Quick & Easy, Vegetarian, Healthy
Collections:	Meatless Mondays
Keywords:	squash, Garlic, spaghetti, spinach, Tomato, Health
Serves:	2-3
Prep Time:	20 Min
Cook Time:	15 Min

Ingredients

2 Tbsp	olive oil
6 clove	minced garlic
1 large	tomato
4 c	baby spinach
2 c	spaghetti squash
2 dash(es)	salt and pepper

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Julia McGinnis

Full Flavored

Orange County, CA

Trin3710

Member Since Dec 2010

Julia's Notes:

Last year I was introduced to spaghetti squash, and I was amazed by its versatility! This simple dish converted me (and my teenage niece and nephew) in the first bite. 120 calories per serving. Another guilt-free pleasure. I can eat it alone, but I usually pair with grilled chicken or fish for protein.

Comments from the Test Kitchen:

The flavors in this recipe are so darn good! We served it with chicken, but it would be de-lish on its own as well.

Directions

To cook spaghetti squash quickly, make several holes in the squash using a fork, then pop it in the microwave for about 10-12 minutes (about 4-5 minutes a pound). Allow to cool for several minutes.

Remove from microwave and cut open lengthwise.

Using a fork, scrap out contents (it will be stringy) into a bowl and set aside.

In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until just turning brown.

Add the tomato. Sprinkle with a bit of salt.

Top with the spinach leaves and cover for about 2 minutes. The spinach will cook and reduce down.

Uncover. Break up the spinach with a wooden spoon. It will start to clump together once cooked.

Add the spaghetti squash a little at a time and stir in. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Add parsley as a nice garnish and serve!

Comments

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Kim Biegacki pistachyoo

Jan 6, 2012

Julia, I love spaghetti squash too and this looks and sounds delicious, lookin' forward to trying it. Yumm. Thanks for sharing your recipe.

Christine... Ruthlessma

Jan 6, 2012

Looks nummy. Spaghetti squash is one of my favorites. I grow loads of this in my garden; it freezes well and thaws without changing the texture. Have you tried it with an Alfredo Sauce yet? If not, give it a try.

Julia McGinnis Trin3710

Jan 6, 2012

You're welcome :-) Let me know how it turns out for you! There is so much you can do with spaghetti squash!

Julia McGinnis Trin3710

Jan 6, 2012

Christine I have not, but I certainly will!

Jessica Mills Luv2Cook78

Jan 6, 2012

wow this looks yummy i will have to try this

Christine... cwhisenhunt

Jan 6, 2012

I love spaghetti squash! It's great with marinara in place of spaghetti noodles. My mom used to make it that way a lot growing up. I'll have to try it like this!

pearl florick pearliedee

Jan 6, 2012

Wow! This recipe sounds wonderful! I love spaghetti squash and am so excited to have a really great new recip[e to try. Spinach and spaghetti squash, I know I will love this!!!! Thank you so much for posting this!

Julia McGinnis Trin3710