I know I often post yummy cookie and dessert recipes (and do I ever have an amazing Cinnamon Chip Brown Sugar Cookie recipe I will be posting later this week that I think has become my ALL TIME FAVORITE cookie ever! Get READY cinnamon lovers!)…
But I had to share this amazingly delicious, totally healthy, guilt-free recipe for SQUASH (of all things squash!) that has even won over hubby and son despite it’s “healthiness!” Yahoo!
It is spaghetti squash – Italian style, and it barely has any calories despite it’s full-flavor and filling-ness. You can eat oodles of this and not feel a bit guilty!
You can serve it as a vegetarian main course or as a side dish with a protein.
We had it as a side with dry-rubbed pork tenderloin on the grill and a fresh salad for Sunday dinner.
Here’s the recipe as I make it. Hope you will try, and let me know what you think. I would love to hear how you make it too!
Italian Spaghetti Squash
- 1 large spaghetti squash
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 sweet onion, diced
- 3 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large can diced tomatoes
- 2 Tbsp dried Italian Seasoning (oregano, basil, thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh Parmesan cheese to taste
Directions:
- Pierce whole squash 3-4 times with a fork, and microwave for approximately 12 minutes.
- Let cool slightly until manageable to work with.
- Cut squash in half and remove seeds.
- Scrape squash with fork forming strands of “spaghetti,” and set aside.
- In a large skillet saute chopped onion in olive oil and a sprinkle of salt until “sweated” out – 2-3 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and saute another 1-2 minutes.
- Add spaghetti squash and saute all together.
- Add diced tomatoes and seasonings and saute all together.
- Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately.
I hope you enjoy this as much as we do! It sure is great when you can find a recipe that is healthy, hearty, and full-flavored too!
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
Your food photos are so enticing. As usual…yum! (K)
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Thanks Kerf! 🙂 food is my favorite thing to photograph I think…
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I love spaghetti squash !
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My family loves spaghetti squash! Now I need to go get some from the store for you made me hungry! Have you ever tried Acorn Squash, we really like that too! Have a GREAT DAY!
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How do you typically prepare your spaghetti squash C? And I do love Acorn squash – especially this time of year 🙂
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Reblogged this on The Jackson Diner.
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Thank you 🙂
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I love spaghetti squash so this is especially exciting! I will certainly make this and I can already predict I will love it! Thank you for such a yummy looking recipe!
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Yay Cathe! How do you typically prepare it?
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You know, for some reason Ive never had spaghetti squash, but this recipe will turn me into a concert.😊
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convert – concert! 🙂 LOL! same thing. It just may George! Give it a try.
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Yes! I have a huge spaghetti squash waiting to be cooked now!! Thanks for the scrumptious idea 😉
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Yippee! Let me know how you like it! How do you typically prepare it Nicole?
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I usually make it with just a good garlic salt and butter. I cut mine in half and place cut side down on a large plate with water in it and micro. I’m going to try it pierced whole like you did, and see if it cooks faster 😉
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that sounds delish too! I’ve done it both ways and think the whole thing pierced is easier! 🙂
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Yum! I love spaghetti squash and thinks looks amazing. Beautiful photo as well!! ❤️😃
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Finally a recipe Philippe may approve of – eh?! 🙂 (I can never remember whether is is two l’s or two p’s) EEK!
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Haha! You so spelled it perfectly!! Yay!! And yes… lol… this one would pass the Philippe health test! 😉👍🏻
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Weight Watchers approved! : )
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indeed! 🙂
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Yummy, this my kind of hot dish! Thank you for sharing your recipes Jodi! Have a beautiful Monday.
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I have never tried cooking spaghetti squash. This looks super easy, may have to try it!
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If you try – let me know – ENJOY!
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I had Spaghetti Squash once many years ago. A co-worker brought it to a pot luck. She made hers similar to yours, but she added ground beef to her sauce. It was really yummy. I wanted to try it then, but you know how it goes…I forgot about it.
You’ve sparked my curiosity again, and I’d like to try it. I’m going to look for the squash in the market this week. Thanks! The images look great, and the dish delicious!
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Yay! Hope you enjoy. Let me know. 😊
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I will! 🙂
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Delicious Judy!! 🙂
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Jodi! (Stupid auto correct!) LOL XOXO
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no worries cutie! 🙂
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I have heard of spaghetti squash but I have never seen one. This recipe looks delicious!
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Sounds good. Tonight I am making a spaghetti squash lasagna with broccoli. Looking forward to supper tonight.
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That sounds interesting. Hope you will share.
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I love spaghetti squash! I didn’t know you could cook it in the microwave whole. I will have to give it a try! Your photos always make me hungry! 😊
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Yes it works great. Just don’t forget to jab it a few times with a fork 😉
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Yumm, I have a squash and need to fix it, this sounds so good! thanks for sharing Jodi!
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I’m crazy about squash ~ usually baked Buttercup squash with a little salt & butter. Spaghetti squash is something I’ve never tried but this looks and sounds so yummy I’m gonna give it a try. I think I’ll love this too.
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Hope you will give it a try. I do enjoy butternut squash too! 🙂
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Well, here’s another recipe I’m going to have to try. I swear, if I ever lose my cookbooks, I won’t spend much time looking for them. I’ll just visit your blog!
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I really need to try this, healthy and guilt free! Yes
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👍😊
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