Spaghetti Squash Italiano
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
Save time by cooking the spaghetti squash for this tomato-and-cheese filled dish in your microwave.

Servings:
Makes 4 servings.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Ingredients
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2 smallspaghetti squash (1-1/4 to 1-1/2 pounds each)see savings

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4 ouncesmozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes (1 cup)see savings

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3 mediumtomatoes, seeded and chopped (1-1/2 cups)see savings

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4 mediumgreen onions, sliced (1/2 cup)see savings

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1/2 cuppine nuts or coarsely chopped walnuts, toastedsee savings

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1/4 cupsnipped fresh basil or parsleysee savings

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1 tablespoonolive oil or cooking oilsee savings

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2 clovesgarlic, mincedsee savings

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2 tablespoonsgrated Parmesan cheesesee savings

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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