Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes, Basil and Parmesan

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1 spaghetti squash, washed, about 1 ½ pounds
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
½ cup fresh basil, washed and chopped or 2 teaspoons dried
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
3 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese, shredded
1 cup cherry tomatoes, washed and quartered
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Place the 2 squash halves, cut side down, in glass baking dish.
  2. Add ¼ cup water and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on high 12 minutes or until soft when pressed. Let stand covered 3 minutes.
  3. In large bowl, whisk oil, basil, oregano and 2 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese.
  4. Stir in tomatoes and season lightly with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Scrape squash out with a fork, add strands to tomato mixture and toss until combined.
  6. Sprinkle with remaining 1 Tablespoon Parmesan cheese.
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Recipe Category

30 minutes or less

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Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes, Basil and Parmesan

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1 spaghetti squash, washed, about 1 ½ pounds
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
½ cup fresh basil, washed and chopped or 2 teaspoons dried
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
3 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese, shredded
1 cup cherry tomatoes, washed and quartered
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Place the 2 squash halves, cut side down, in glass baking dish.
  2. Add ¼ cup water and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on high 12 minutes or until soft when pressed. Let stand covered 3 minutes.
  3. In large bowl, whisk oil, basil, oregano and 2 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese.
  4. Stir in tomatoes and season lightly with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Scrape squash out with a fork, add strands to tomato mixture and toss until combined.
  6. Sprinkle with remaining 1 Tablespoon Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

4 serving per container

Serving size 1 cup

Amount Per Serving
Calories 100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 100mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 7g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 75mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 282mg 6%

The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.