Italian-Style Spaghetti Squash
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Cooking:
20 min.
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Servings per container:
4
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Ingredients for - Italian-Style Spaghetti Squash

1. Spaghetti squash, halved and seeded - 1 small
2. Garlic, halved - 2 cloves
3. Olive oil, divided - 2 tablespoons
4. Mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes - 4 ounces
5. Tomatoes, seeded and chopped - 3 medium
6. Toasted pine nuts, coarsely chopped - ½ cup
7. Green onions, sliced - 4 medium
8. Snipped fresh basil - ¼ cup
9. Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
10. Grated Parmesan cheese (Optional) - 2 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Italian-Style Spaghetti Squash

1. Stage

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. Stage

Prick squash skin all over. Rub cut sides of the halved garlic over the flesh. Lightly brush each squash half with some olive oil. Place cut side-down in a 3-quart baking dish.

3. Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until tender, 45 to 60 minutes. Let cool until easily handled. Separate the squash flesh into strands using a fork. Leave strands in the shells.

4. Stage

Divide mozzarella cheese between the shells. Toss lightly. Press mixture up the sides of the shells.

5. Stage

Combine remaining olive oil, tomatoes, pine nuts, green onions, basil, and minced garlic in a bowl. Divide tomato mixture between the shells. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Return squash halves to the baking dish.

6. Stage

Continue baking until filling is heated through, about 20 minutes.