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Stewed Spaghetti Squash

I consider spaghetti squash a ā€œfunā€ vegetable and enjoy serving it to anyone who has never tried it. Everyone seems delighted by this unique squash and its spaghetti-like flesh. This is delicious accompanied by Long-Grain and Wild Rice Salad (page 50).

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 servings

Ingredients

1 medium-large spaghetti squash (about 2Ā 1/2 pounds)
1Ā 1/2 tablespoons nonhydrogenated margarine
2 medium red or yellow onions, halved and sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
One 28-ounce can low-sodium stewed tomatoes, with liquid
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 400°F.

    Step 2

    Cut the squash in half lengthwise; remove the stem and seeds. Place, cut side up, in a casserole dish with 1/2 inch of water. Cover tightly with foil and bake until easily pierced with a fork, 40 to 45 minutes. When the squash is cool enough to handle, scrape it lengthwise with a fork to remove the spaghetti-like strands of flesh.

    Step 3

    Heat the margarine in a large skillet. Add the onions and sautƩ over medium heat until translucent. Add the garlic and continue to sautƩ until the onions are golden.

    Step 4

    Break the tomatoes up with your hands and add them and the squash to the skillet. Cover and simmer over low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover and cook until the liquid in the skillet is reduced, 5 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 5

    Calories: 121

    Step 6

    Total Fat: 3g

    Step 7

    Protein: 2g

    Step 8

    Carbohydrate: 20g

    Step 9

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 10

    Sodium: 80mg

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