Spaghetti Squash. Spaghetti squash is such a mild-tasting squash. Because like its namesake pasta, spaghetti squash loves being matched up with flavorful sauces and such. Rather than compete, it takes kindly to other flavors.
The flesh of spaghetti squash comes out in long strands, very much resembling the noodles for which it is named. In this recipe, the 'noodles' are tossed with vegetables and feta cheese. You can substitute different vegetables, but be sure to use ones that have contrasting colors.
Hello everybody, I hope you’re having an incredible day today. Today, I’m gonna show you how to make a distinctive dish, spaghetti squash. One of my favorites. For mine, I am going to make it a bit tasty. This is gonna smell and look delicious.
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Spaghetti squash is such a mild-tasting squash. Because like its namesake pasta, spaghetti squash loves being matched up with flavorful sauces and such. Rather than compete, it takes kindly to other flavors.
To get started with this recipe, we must prepare a few components. You can have spaghetti squash using 14 ingredients and 13 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.
The ingredients needed to make Spaghetti Squash:
- {Make ready of small-medium spaghetti squash.
- {Get of small onion, diced.
- {Get of large pepper, diced – red, yellow or orange.
- {Prepare of garlic, diced.
- {Get of garbanzo beans – 15 oz. size.
- {Make ready of diced tomatoes, 14.5 oz. can.
- {Get of parsley.
- {Take of chives.
- {Get of oregano.
- {Make ready of salt.
- {Make ready of pepper.
- {Prepare of Extra light virgin olive oil.
- {Take of pecorino, romano cheese, grated. For Vegan dish eliminate the cheese.
- {Take of basil, fresh and finely chopped.
Spaghetti squash is a winter squash type, which means it has a pretty tough exterior. Start with a long sharp knife (a chef's knife is perfect) and very carefully insert it into the center to cut lengthwise down the side to slice it in half. You'll find a tough stem at one end; just cut through it (or just lop off the portion just above it). Spaghetti Squash with Parmesan Cheese With its spaghetti-like strands, this squash can sub in for a classic, comforting side that's traditionally made with pasta.
Steps to make Spaghetti Squash:
- Prep squash by scrubbing outside with hot water. Then slice in half, scrape out seeds and slice each half in half..
- Place quaters in a large pot, add enough water to cover squash so they float..
- Put on stove, half cover with lid and set on high. Once boiling turn down slightly and keep lid half on..
- 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..
- 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..
- Add peppers and garlic. Sautee for 2 minutes. Then add parsley, oregano, chives, salt and pepper. Saute for about 3 minutes..
- 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..
- Once completely drained add beans to onions and peppers, stirring to incorporate to heat beans thoroughly..
- Once heated through add diced tomatoes. Stir very well and turn heat down to medium low..
- 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..
- Once squash is separated and sauce is hot add squash in large spoonfuls to pan. Stir carefully to incorporate and heat through..
- Add cheese a little at a time stirring after each addition. For a Vegan dish eliminate the cheese..
- When dishing out add more cheese on top with a small amount of fresh basil..
Spaghetti squash is an oblong winter squash with smooth skin ranging in color from cream to orange with a seed-filled cavity at its center. It is harvested in the early fall and available through the winter. Spaghetti squash is the perfect side when tossed with butter and seasoned well with salt and pepper, and you can pair it with just about anything. If you'd like to take it the pasta route, heat up. Learn how to bake, roast and microwave spaghetti squash in these healthy recipes.
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