Italian-Style Spaghetti Squash
Ingredients
- 1 lb. spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch dice
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. coarsely ground pepper
- 1/4 C. reduced-fat grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 small lemon, sliced
Directions
Place the squash halves, cut sides down, in a glass baking dish. Add 1/8 C. water and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 8-10 minutes until tender; cool slightly. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 Tbs. of the oil. Add the onion and cook over medium-high heat for 3 minutes until the onion is translucent. Add the zucchini and cook for 4-5 minutes until the zucchini begins to brown. Add the tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat; simmer gently for 10 minutes. Using a fork, scrape the squash strands into a bowl. Toss with the remaining Tbs. of oil. Mound the squash in the center of 4 pasta bowls and spoon the vegetable mixture around the squash. Drizzle with more oil, if desired, and garnish with Parmesan cheese, if using. Add the lemon slices.
Yield: 2 servings
