Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Spaghetti Squash Pasta Recipe

This dish seems like a pasta, but is made completely out of vegetables!

2 tsp olive oil
1 clove of garlic
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 1/2 cup canned, ready cut tomatoes
2 cups cooked spaghetti squash strands
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. salt

To make spaghetti squash:
Cut squash in half, scoop out seeds and place cut side down in a microwave safe dish
add 1/3 cup of water and cover with plastic wrap.
Microwave on high for 15 minutes or until tender
Drain and cool
With a fork, remove all the strands and place them in a serving dish

To make the sauce:
In a large skillet heat oil. Saute garlic and onions until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add mushrooms, and saute for 2 minutes longer.
Stir in tomatoes, parsley and seasons, cover and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
Pour sauce over cooked spaghetti squash.

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