SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH RED SAUCE

Spaghetti Squash with Red Sauce image

This fabulous, meatless main dish is a great way to get the kids to eat lots of vegetables...and a great way for you to use some of the fresh harvest from your garden. - Kathryn Pehl Prescott, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 medium spaghetti squash (about 4 pounds)
2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup diced green pepper
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/4 cup diced red onion
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash, cut side down, on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 14-16 minutes or until tender. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the tomatoes, mushrooms, green pepper, carrot, onion, Italian seasoning and pepper in oil for 6-8 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomato sauce; heat through., When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate strands. Place squash on a serving platter; top with sauce. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 372mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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