Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes Recipe

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It's a wonderful alternative to pasta and a great way to show how tasty vegetables can be.—Michelle Smith, Eldersburg, Maryland

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Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes Recipe
  • Prep: 10 min. Bake: 35 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
10 35 45

Ingredients

  • 1 medium spaghetti squash (2-1/2 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 cup chopped sweet red or green pepper
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh dill or 3/4 teaspoon dill weed
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan; add 1/2 in. of hot water. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-40 minutes. Drain water from pan; turn squash cut side up. Bake 5 minutes longer or until squash is tender.
  • Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, bring water to a boil over medium heat; add pepper and onions. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, parsley, dill, basil and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until tender.
  • When squash is cool enough to handle, scoop out pulp, separating strands with a fork; place in a large bowl. Add tomato mixture and toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (3/4 cup) equals 86 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 266 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.

Originally published as Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes in Light & Tasty August/September 2002, p7

Tip

Seeding Tomatoes

Summer is the perfect time of year to enjoy fresh juicy tomatoes in all types of recipes. It's usually not necessary to remove the seeds from tomatoes before using. But for some recipes, seeding the tomatoes can improve the dish's appearance or eliminate excess moisture. For example, it's not important to seed tomatoes when preparing a tossed salad. But it's nice to remove the seeds when making creamy tomato soup to ensure a smooth texture. And using seeded tomatoes when assembling a casserole can prevent it from becoming watery. To remove the seeds from a tomato, cut it in half horizontally and remove the stem. Holding a tomato half over a bowl or sink, scrape out seeds with a small spoon or squeeze the tomato to force out the seeds. Then slice or dice as directed in the recipe.

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Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2011 by Sweet_Claire

Overall I thought this was really good. While being on a diet it is nice to have good food. I added a bit more heat with some Red Pepper Flakes and added black beans for some extra protein which paired well with this dish, I also added some kale for extra nutrients. Easy dish to make your own with substitutions.

 
 

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