Side Dish

Spaghetti Squash w/ Tomato, Basil, and Parmesan is for Side Dish.

Spaghetti Squash w/ Tomato, Basil, and Parmesan takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Spaghetti Squash w/ Tomato, Basil, and Parmesan takes 15 minutes to cook.

Spaghetti Squash w/ Tomato, Basil, and Parmesan makes 2 servings.

The ingredients for Spaghetti Squash w/ Tomato, Basil, and Parmesan are:

a 3-pound spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise, reserving one half for another use, and the seeds discarded
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup shredded fresh basil leaves plus additional for garnish
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
1 cup thinly sliced cherry tomatoes

Here is how you make Spaghetti Squash w/ Tomato, Basil, and Parmesan:

In a glass baking dish arrange the squash half, cut side down, pour 1/4 cup water around it, and cover the dish tightly with microwave-safe plastic wrap. Microwave the squash at high power (100%) for 12 minutes, or until it is soft when pressed, and let it stand, covered, for 3 minutes. In a large bowl whisk together the oil, 1/4 cup of the basil, the oregano, and 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan, stir in the tomatoes, and season the mixture with salt and pepper. While the squash is still warm scrape it with a fork to form strands, add the strands to the tomato mixture, and toss the mixture until it is combined. Divide the mixture between 2 bowls, sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan over it, and garnish it with the additional basil.Number of Servings: 2Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JETTEMARSANNE.

The nutritional information for Spaghetti Squash w/ Tomato, Basil, and Parmesan is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 2
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 216.2

• Total Fat: 17.2 g
• Cholesterol: 6.0 mg
• Sodium: 176.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 14.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
• Protein: 5.0 g

The dietary needs meet for Spaghetti Squash w/ Tomato, Basil, and Parmesan is Vegetarian