spaghetti squash w pesto, tomatoes and mozzarella
I like to take everything out of the shell and stir it all together for the best flavor.
prep time
5 Min
cook time
1 Hr
method
Bake
yield
2 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash, cut in half
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup basil pesto (store bought or homemade)
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
How To Make spaghetti squash w pesto, tomatoes and mozzarella
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Step 1Preheat the oven 400 degrees F.
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Step 2Cut the squash in half and and scoop out the seeds, discarding them. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes.
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Step 3Meanwhile, drizzle olive oil over the cherry tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. After 20 minutes of roasting the squash, add the tomatoes and roast another 20 minutes. Remove the squash and tomatoes from the oven and change the oven to broil.
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Step 4Turn the squash over and run a fork down the cooked flesh to create strands. Divide the pesto and mozzarella among the two boats of the squash. Broil until the cheese is melted. Take out of the oven and top with the tomatoes.
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Culture:
Italian
Category:
Vegetables
Diet:
Vegetarian
Keyword:
#side dish
Keyword:
#tomatoes
Keyword:
#Basil
Keyword:
#pesto
Keyword:
#mozarella
Keyword:
#spaghetti squash
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Method:
Bake
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