Have you tried spaghetti squash? I tried it for the first time about six years ago and I'll be honest, I wasn't a fan. I think it was because I expected something a little different so I didn't give it a fair chance. At any rate, I decided to give it another try a few months ago. Mainly because a co-worker talked about the convenience of it when microwaved (yep you can microwave it!) and it sounded like the best kind of weeknight meal - quick and easy! And I'm so glad I gave it that second chance because I loved it. And now I'm a huge fan. Like I-think-I-could-eat-it-once-per-week kind of fan! And like I said, you can make it in under 30 minutes in the microwave! And double bonus: because it's a vegetable, spaghetti squash is actually good for you! Clean eating at its finest!
Here's how I like to prepare mine, though I'm open to additional recipes using spaghetti squash! If you have a good one, send it my way!
Quick & Easy Spaghetti Squash with Homemade Spicy Marinara Sauce
What You Need:
Two spaghetti squash
Olive oil
Minced garlic
28-ounce can of crushed tomatoes
Can of mushrooms
Red pepper flakes
Oregano
Salt & pepper
What You Do:
1. Pierce squash with a fork two or three times, then microwave the whole squash for 15 minutes.
1. Pierce squash with a fork two or three times, then microwave the whole squash for 15 minutes.
2. Allow to cool another 15 minutes, then cut in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out seeds. Shred the squash with a fork.
3. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. Heat oil in a large saute pan and add garlic; simmer until fragrant. Add the tomatoes, mushrooms, red pepper, salt, pepper, and oregano. Stir to combine. Cook until the sauce begins to simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Top shredded squash with sauce (and Parmesan, if desired) and enjoy!
Note: This recipe makes four adult dinner-sized portions. The sauce is also good with diced onions and green peppers included!
I have a squash waiting for me to use it because I am scared it's going to be horrible. I've found a recipe on Pinterest that has you bake it which is what I have to do because we don't own a microwave (we are strange birds). I am going to make chicken alfredo with it.
ReplyDeleteI've been eating spaghetti squash once a week when we have our pasta night - everyone else gets pasta and I get squash. I use to be bitter but I've grown to love it! Definitely going to check out your marinara sauce :)
ReplyDeleteI love spaghetti squash! We made it in the crock pot once and it was super easy, but did take advance planning and quite a bit longer. I'll have to try this microwave method next time!
ReplyDeleteI love spaghetti squash! SO good!
ReplyDeleteYum! I had no idea you could microwave spaghetti squash! I usually roast it for 30 minutes in the oven, hello short cut! Though me and Brielana are the only ones who eat it lol.
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