Monday, November 5, 2012

My New Favorite Vegetable: Spaghetti Squash


Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin

 

o   2-3 lbs Spaghetti Squash

o   8 wedges laughing cow spreadable cheese

o   3 oz shredded parmesan cheese

o   1 oz shredded white cheddar

o   2 TB grated parmesan cheese

 

Place whole spaghetti squash in the microwave for about 1 minute, remove and slice open lengthwise (stem to end). Scoop out seeds and place one half on a plate with ¼ cup of water, skin side up, and drape with plastic wrap. Microwave for 12 minutes, remove and repeat with the second half.

Once squash is cool enough to handle, scrape out the spaghetti-like strands into a mixing bowl, set aside.

Mix together the cheeses (you can leave some out for topping of mix it all up for insides, it’s your choice). If your cheese is too cold and won’t mix well, microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Add spices, such as thyme and parsley to your cheese mixture.

Gently fold in the spaghetti squash strands. Mix well.

Spread into a baking pan (I line mine with parchment paper) and top with additional cheese (optional).

Bake at 450 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden brown.


Spaghetti Squash Casserole

2-3 lbs Spaghetti Squash

8 wedges laughing cow spreadable cheese

3 oz shredded parmesan cheese

1 oz shredded white cheddar

2 TB grated parmesan cheese

1 lb cooked chicken tenders, chopped

½ cup TSP, cooked in chicken stock

Spices (suggested); thyme, rosemary, parsley, oregano

 

 

o   Place whole spaghetti squash in the microwave for about 1 minute, remove and slice open lengthwise (stem to end). Scoop out seeds and place one half on a plate with ¼ cup of water, skin side up, and drape with plastic wrap. Microwave for 12 minutes, remove and repeat with the second half.

o   Once squash is cool enough to handle, scrape out the spaghetti-like strands into a mixing bowl, set aside.

o   Mix together the cheeses (you can leave some out for topping of mix it all up for insides, it’s your choice). If your cheese is too cold and won’t mix well, microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

o   Add spices, such as thyme and parsley to your cheese mixture.

o   Gently fold in the spaghetti squash strands.

o   Mix in chicken and TSP chunks

o   Line a baking pan with parchment paper, spread casserole and top with additional cheese (optional).

o   Bake at 450 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

 

 

 

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