Spaghetti Squash Italiano

Save time by cooking the spaghetti squash for this tomato-and-cheese filled dish in your microwave.


Spaghetti Squash Italiano

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Servings: Makes 4 servings.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
 
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Ingredients
  • 2  small
    spaghetti squash (1-1/4 to 1-1/2 pounds each)
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  • 4  ounces
    mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes (1 cup)
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  • 3  medium
    tomatoes, seeded and chopped (1-1/2 cups)
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  • 4  medium
    green onions, sliced (1/2 cup)
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  • 1/2  cup
    pine nuts or coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
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  • 1/4  cup
    snipped fresh basil or parsley
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  • 1  tablespoon
    olive oil or cooking oil
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  • 2  cloves
    garlic, minced
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  • 2  tablespoons
    grated Parmesan cheese
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Directions
1.
Halve squash lengthwise and remove the seeds. Prick skin all over. Place halves, cut side down, in a 3-quart rectangular baking dish. Cover and bake in a 350 degree oven for 60 to 70 minutes or until tender. Using a fork, separate the squash pulp into strands, leaving strands in shell. Sprinkle one-fourth of the mozzarella cheese in each shell; toss lightly. Press mixture up the sides of the shell.
2.
Meanwhile, in a bowl combine tomatoes, green onions, nuts, basil or parsley, oil, and garlic. Spoon one-fourth of the tomato mixture into each shell. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Return to baking dish. Return to oven and bake, uncovered, about 20 minutes or until filling is heated through. Makes 4 servings.

Note
To micro-cook the spaghetti squash. Prick whole squash several times with a sharp knife. Place squash in a microwave-safe baking dish. Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% power (high) for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Let stand 5 minutes. Halve squash lengthwise and remove seeds. Prepare filling and heat as above.

Nutrition information
Calories 304, Total Fat 20 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Sodium 237 mg, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 15 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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