1 medium spaghetti squash (about 3 lb)
4oz uncooked spaghetti, broken in half
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon margarine or butter, melted
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1.Prick squash with fork; place on microwavable paper towel in microwave oven. Microwave on High 8 minutes; turn squash over. Microwave 8 to 11 minutes longer or until tender. Let stand 10 minutes. (I cook mine in the oven. It does take longer though)
2.Meanwhile, cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package; return spaghetti to saucepan.
3.Cut squash lengthwise in half; remove seeds and fibers. Reserve one half for another use. From other half, remove spaghetti-like strands with 2 forks; reserve shell. Add squash and remaining ingredients to spaghetti in saucepan; toss. Return spaghetti mixture to squash shell to serve.
We add other things to this as well. Like onion, artichokes, other veggies or grilled chiken if we need a heartier main dish.
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