Spaghetti Squash Ole Recipes

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH TOMATOES AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Line a baking pan with foil and oil lightly with olive oil. Heat the oven to 375 F.
• Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and any soft fibers.
• Arrange the squash, cut side down, on the foil-lined pan.
• Cover the pan tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour.
• After an hour, turn the squash over, cover once again with foil and bake for about 20 minutes longer, or until very tender.
• Scoop the squash out of its peel and toss in a large bowl with the butter, diced tomato, basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, pepper, and salt.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH OLE

Steps:

• Halve the spaghetti squash lengthwise and remove seeds.
• Place, cut side down, on a baking sheet.
• Bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until tender.
• Use a fork to shred and separate the spaghetti squash into strands.
• Meanwhile, for sauce, in a large skillet cook chicken, onion, pepper and garlic until vegetables are tender.
• Drain fat.
• Stir in tomato puree, corn, beans, chili powder, cumin and oregano.
• Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly.
• Cook and stir 2 minutes more.
• Put 1 cup spaghetti squash on serving plate.
• Spoon 1 cup sauce over squash and top each serving with 1/4 cup cheese.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cut squash in half lengthwise; scoop out seeds. Place with cut side down in a baking dish; add water. Cover and bake at 375° for 20-30 minutes or until it is easily pierced with a fork. When cool enough to handle, scoop out squash, separating the strands with a fork. In a skillet, cook beef, onion, red pepper and garlic until meat is browned and the vegetables are tender. Drain; add tomatoes, oregano, salt, pepper and squash. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Transfer to an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with the cheese and parsley; let stand a few minutes.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Pierce squash with fork several times. Microwave on HIGH 15 min. or until tender when pierced with knife.
• Meanwhile, brown meat in large skillet; drain. Return to skillet. Stir in pasta sauce and 1/2 tsp. seasoning; bring to boil. Simmer on medium-low heat 5 to 8 min. or until slightly thickened.
• Cut squash in half; remove seeds. Scrape squash into large bowl. Add flour; toss to coat. Add butter, eggs, Parmesan and garlic; mix lightly. Spoon into 10-inch pie plate sprayed with cooking spray; top with meat sauce, leaving 1/2-inch rim around edge. Top with shredded cheese and remaining seasoning.
• Bake 30 to 35 min. or until squash mixture is heated through and cheese is lightly browned.

MOCK COCONUT PIE (SPAGHETTI SQUASH PIE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Beat the sugar and eggs together in a mixing bowl until light and frothy. Beat in the butter, lemon juice, and vanilla until well blended. Stir in the spaghetti squash. Pour the mixture into the prebaked pie shell. If desired, dust the top with nutmeg and cinnamon.
• Bake the pie in preheated oven until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool on a rack before serving. Garnish with whipped cream, if desired.