"Rather than pasta, serve the salty and spicy flavors of this classic Southern Italian dish with spaghetti squash "noodles" for a delicious, hearty vegetarian dinner...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 large spaghetti squash (3 1/2–4 pounds)
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Kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper
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Nonstick vegetable cooking spray
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1 oil-packed anchovy fillet, drained, finely chopped (optional)
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1 garlic clove, finely chopped
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12 ounces cherry tomatoes (about 2 cups)
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1 pint shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, quartered (about 1 1/2 cups)
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1/4 cup pitted oil-cured black olives, chopped
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1 tablespoon drained capers
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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1/4 cup pine nuts
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1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil, divided
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1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley, divided
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1/2 cup ricotta
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An 18x13" rimmed baking sheet