SPAGHETTI SQUASH ITALIANO

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From a vegetarian cookbok of mine- Save time by cooking spaghetti squash in your microwave. Prick whole squash with a sharp knife. Place squash in a microwave-safe baking dish and cook on high, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes or till tender. Let stand for 5 minutes and halve squash lengthwise and remove seeds. Now you can go to step 5!

Provided by BeccaB3c

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 small spaghetti squash (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds)
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes (1 cup)
3 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped (1 1/2 cups)
4 green onions, sliced (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup pine nuts or 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
1/4 cup snipped fresh basil or 1/4 cup parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon cooking oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Halve squash lengthwise and remove the seeds.
  • Prick skin all over.
  • Place halves, cut side down, in a 3-quart rectangular baking dish.
  • Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 60 to 70 minutes or till tender.
  • Using a fork, separate the squash pulp into strands, leaving strands in shell.
  • Sprinkle 1/4 of the mozzarella cheese in each shell; toss lightly.
  • Press mixture up the sides of the shell.
  • Meanwhile, in a bowl combine tomatoes, green onions, nuts, basil or parsley, oil, and garlic.
  • Spoon 1/4 of the tomato mixture into each shell.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Return to baking dish.
  • Return to oven and bake, uncovered, about 20 minutes or till filling is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.5, Fat 23, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 24.6, Sodium 248.1, Carbohydrate 18, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 3.7, Protein 11.7

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