Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti Squash

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Spaghetti Squash is one of the most well liked of current trending meals in the world. It is simple, it is fast, it tastes delicious. It is appreciated by millions every day. They’re nice and they look fantastic. Spaghetti Squash is something that I have loved my whole life.

Spaghetti squash has nutritional benefits above and beyond regular ol' spaghetti noodles. The squash has vitamin A, beta carotene, folic acid, and potassium. Also known as vegetable spaghetti or noodle squash, this curious oval squash has golden-yellow coloured, thin, hard skin. Inside, the tender flesh separates into slightly sweet and nutty.

To get started with this particular recipe, we must prepare a few ingredients. You can cook spaghetti squash using 14 ingredients and 13 steps. Here is how you cook that.

The ingredients needed to make Spaghetti Squash:
  1. Get 1 small-medium spaghetti squash
  2. Get 1 small onion, diced
  3. Make ready 1 large pepper, diced - red, yellow or orange
  4. Make ready 3 clove garlic, diced
  5. Make ready 1 can garbanzo beans - 15 oz. size
  6. Get 1 can diced tomatoes, 14.5 oz. can
  7. Prepare 1 tbsp parsley
  8. Take 1/2 tsp chives
  9. Take 1/2 tsp oregano
  10. Take 1 salt
  11. Take 1 pepper
  12. Prepare 2 tbsp Extra light virgin olive oil
  13. Get 1/4 cup pecorino, romano cheese, grated. For Vegan dish eliminate the cheese
  14. Get 1 tbsp basil, fresh and finely chopped

When cooked, the meat of the fruit falls away from. Spaghetti squash is exactly what you might guess; a variety of squash with flesh that pulls into spaghetti-like strands when cooked. Slice the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and ribbing. Drizzle the inside of the squash with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Instructions to make Spaghetti Squash:
  1. Prep squash by scrubbing outside with hot water. Then slice in half, scrape out seeds and slice each half in half.
  2. Place quaters in a large pot, add enough water to cover squash so they float.
  3. Put on stove, half cover with lid and set on high. Once boiling turn down slightly and keep lid half on.
  4. To test for doneness use a roasting fork or long knife and stab squash in several places. If there is no resistance, remove each piece to a colander to cool.
  5. In a large saute pan over medium heat add olive oil. Once oil ribbons add onions and cook for about 3 minutes. Turn down heat if onions are splattering oil.
  6. Add peppers and garlic. Sautee for 2 minutes. Then add parsley, oregano, chives, salt and pepper. Saute for about 3 minutes.
  7. While onions and peppers are cooking open a can of garbanzo beans and drain into a large mesh strainer to remove liquid. Then rinse under cold water. Let drain.
  8. Once completely drained add beans to onions and peppers, stirring to incorporate to heat beans thoroughly.
  9. Once heated through add diced tomatoes. Stir very well and turn heat down to medium low.
  10. By now the squash should be cool enough to handle. If not, use a pot holder to hold squash quarters. Scrape out squash into a large bowl and break up well with the back of a spoon, or your hands.
  11. Once squash is separated and sauce is hot add squash in large spoonfuls to pan. Stir carefully to incorporate and heat through.
  12. Add cheese a little at a time stirring after each addition. For a Vegan dish eliminate the cheese.
  13. When dishing out add more cheese on top with a small amount of fresh basil.

Slice the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and ribbing. Drizzle the inside of the squash with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the spaghetti squash cut side down on the baking sheet and use a fork to poke holes. FP Winter Squash - Spaghetti - Vegetable. Spaghetti squash is a good alternative to pasta, potatoes, or rice.

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