SPAGHETTI SQUASH ITALIAN STYLE

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Make and share this Spaghetti Squash Italian Style recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JillAZ

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs spaghetti squash
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 red onion, thinly sliced
8 ounces zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch dice
4 medium tomatoes, diced (romas are best)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup low-fat parmesan cheese, grated
1 small lemon, sliced

Steps:

  • Cut the squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
  • Place cut sides down in a glass baking dish.
  • Add 1/4 cup water and cover with plastic wrap.
  • Microwave on high for 8-10 minutes until tender; cool.
  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoons of oil.
  • Add the onion and cook until translucent.
  • Add the zucchini and cook for 4-5 minutes until the zucchini begins to brown.
  • Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper.
  • Reduce the heat; simmer gently for 10 minutes.
  • Using a fork, scrape the squash strands into a bowl.
  • Toss with the remaining oil.
  • For presentation you can do two things.
  • Just toss the squash with the cooked vegetables and sprinkle with cheese or as recommended in the book: Mound the squash in the center of 4 pasta bowls.
  • Spoon the vegetable mixture around the squash.
  • Drizzle with more oil if desired, and garnish with parmesan cheese.
  • Add the lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.6, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 197.6, Carbohydrate 28.2, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 5.4, Protein 3.8

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