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Baked Spaghetti Squash
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
1
hour
hr
Total Time
1
hour
hr
10
minutes
mins
Course
Side
Cuisine
Italian
Servings
2
people
Ingredients
1
2-3 lb
Squash
2
TB
EVOO
Garlic Salt
Dried Basil
3
Cloves
Minced Garlic
1
Jar
Marinara Sauce
1
4oz
Manchego Cheese
Instructions
Cut Squash in half
Clean out all seeds
Poke the squash with a fork all over
Drizzle with EVOO, little garlic salt and dried basil.
Bake at 375 squash side up in a 1/2 inch water for 45 mins to 1 hour until done.
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While squash is baking, mince 3 cloves of galic and saute.
Pour in the marinara sauce, and mix well.
Take out the squash and let it cool so you are able to handle without burning your hands.
Use a fork to pull out squash, will look like spaghetti.
Place spaghetti in a baking dish, add sautéed garlic and marinara sauce, mix well.
Mix all ingredients well
Top with a light layer of manchego cheese or crushed cashew "Parmesan" for a vegan option. (In a food processor cashews and a touch of good salt).
Place under broiler and broil until brown approximately 5 mins, keep a close eye.
Let stand for 8 mins and serve with rocket salad/ arugula, radish sprouts of your choice light vinaigrette.
Notes
Sauce: make your own or I love Rao's basil sauce when I don't have the time.