Spaghetti Squash & Pork Stir-Fry

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Here's an unusual but delicious way to use the delicate strands of spaghetti squash--in an Asian-inspired pork stir-fry. The flavors of toasted sesame oil, fresh ginger, garlic and a hit of spicy red chile sauce cling to the beautiful strands. Serve with jasmine rice.

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Prep Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 4 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each

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Ingredients

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1 3-pound spaghetti squash
1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
5 medium scallions, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon Asian red chile sauce, such as sriracha, or chile oil

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Cut squash in half. Scoop out and discard seeds. Place each half, cut-side down, on a baking sheet. Bake until the squash is tender, about 1 hour. Let cool for 10 minutes then shred the flesh with a fork into a bowl. Discard the shell.

Slice pork into thin rounds; cut each round into matchsticks.

Heat a large wok over medium-high heat. Swirl in oil, then add scallions, garlic, ginger and salt; cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add the pork; cook, stirring constantly, until just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the squash threads and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar and chile sauce (or chile oil); cook, stirring constantly, until aromatic, about 30 seconds.

Tip:

MAKE AHEAD TIP: Prepare the squash (Steps 1 & 2), cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Nutrition information

Calories 236, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 74 mg, Sodium 707 mg, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 27 g, Potassium 878 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin C 25%, Iron 17%. Exchanges: Other Carbohydrate 0.5,Lean Meat 3. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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How to Cook Spaghetti Squash

Pasta lovers who want to cut back on carbs and calories won't regret learning how to cook spaghetti squash. This oblong winter squash has flesh that separates into spaghetti-like strands when you cook it. It's a worthy low-calorie substitute for the real deal, and it boasts a fair amount of vitamins and minerals, too, including vitamins A and C, plus dietary fiber.

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Pork Tenderloin aRosa di Parmau

This is a traditional roast from the Italian province of Parma, often served for special family celebrations. "Rosa di Parma" means it's stuffed with Parmigiano-Reggiano and prosciutto.) Typically made with beef, it is equally delicious and more economical made with pork tenderloin and ideal for entertaining parties of 8 to 10. Seek out true Italian Prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano-Reggiano for this dish--even though they are more costly, the superior flavor is worth the expense.

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