Tasty Tuesday

Italian Spaghetti Squash Boats

This spaghetti squash recipe is soooo yummy and super easy to prepare! Enjoy.

 Ingredients

1 large Spaghetti Squash

½ Red Pepper chopped

½ Sweet Onion chopped

4 cloves minced Garlic

¼ cup chopped fresh Basil

2½ cups of Marinara Sauce (look for a brand containing low sugar content)

½ cups shredded low fat Mozzarella cheese

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 Tbsp. Olive Oil

¼ tsp sea salt

¼ tsp black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Wash and cut Spaghetti Squash in half lengthwise.

3. Scoop out the seeds.

4. Place squash halves cut side up on foil lined baking sheet.

5. Brush 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil over insides of squash.

6. Season with Salt and Pepper.

7. Bake for 1 hour.

8. While the squash is baking prepare filling.

9. In large sauté pan add 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil, Red Pepper, Onion, and Garlic.

10. Saute 8-10 minutes until softened.

11. Add Marinara Sauce to the sauté pan and turn heat down to low.

12. Let simmer until squash is done.

13. Remove baked squash from oven.

14. With a fork gentle scrape the insides until it forms a spaghetti like consistency.

15. In layers, add Marinara Sauce, Basil, Parmesan, and Mozzarella

16. Bake for 12 minutes