Name: Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Spaghetti squash, halved and seeded - 1 (3 pound); Plum tomatoes, finely diced - 2 medium; Shredded mozzarella cheese - ½ cup; Chopped fresh cilantro - ¼ cup; Grated Parmesan cheese (Optional) - 2 ½ tablespoons; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste - 2 ½ tablespoons; Hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®) (Optional) - 1 dash; Grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste (Optional) - 2 tablespoons

Ingredients for - Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Bowl

1. Spaghetti squash, halved and seeded 1 (3 pound)

2. Plum tomatoes, finely diced 2 medium

3. Shredded mozzarella cheese ½ cup

4. Chopped fresh cilantro ¼ cup

5. Grated Parmesan cheese (Optional) 2 ½ tablespoons

6. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 ½ tablespoons

7. Hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®) (Optional) 1 dash

8. Grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste (Optional) 2 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Bowl

1 . Stage

Pierce squash several times with a fork and place on a microwave-safe plate.

2 . Stage

Microwave on High for 5 minutes. Turn and continue cooking until soft, about 5 minutes more. Let stand for 5 minutes.

3 . Stage

Cut squash in half lengthwise and remove and discard seeds. Using a fork, scrape insides of squash to form strands and place in a large bowl; reserve skins.

4 . Stage

Add tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, cilantro, and 2 1/2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese to squash; mix to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon mixture into spaghetti squash shells and microwave on HIGH until heated through, about 2 minutes .

5 . Stage

Top with hot sauce and remaining Parmesan cheese.