Spaghetti Squash
Recipe from Family Circle

Golden strands of spaghetti squash tossed with a sage-and-thyme- scented butter sauce make a lovely side dish.


Spaghetti Squash

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Servings: 6 servings

 
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Ingredients
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    Squash:
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  • spaghetti squash
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    (2-1/2 to 3 pounds; or use two smaller squash)
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  • 1/2 cup
    water
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    Herbed Butter Sauce:
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  • 3 tablespoons
    butter, melted
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  • 1/4 cup
    chicken broth
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  • 1 teaspoon
    fresh
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    thyme leaves
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  • 1 teaspoon
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    oregano leaves
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/8 teaspoon
    black pepper
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Directions
1.
Squash: Heat oven to 350 F. Cut squash in half lengthwise, starting at the stem end. With a spoon or melon baller, remove seeds. Place squash halves, cut-side down, in roasting pan. Add water. Cover with foil.
2.
Bake at 350 F for 1 hour or until squash is fork-tender. Remove from oven; keep covered.
3.
Herbed Butter Sauce: In glass bowl or measuring cup, combine butter and chicken broth. Heat in microwave on HIGH power for 1 minute. Remove thyme leaves and oregano from stems. Add to butter-broth mixture.
4.
Using fork, shred squash into strands. Place strands in large bowl. Add sauce, salt and pepper; toss.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 103, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Sodium 173 mg, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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