Spaghetti Squash with Tomato and Basil

I bought a spaghetti squash and I decided to make just half of it today. I made a savory squash recipe to go with a nice steak. The worst part of it was the fight with the squash. I had to cut it in half. Really, if you have a strong guy next to you just give him the knife to deal with the squash. Ohhh, I was exhausted. After that it was piece of cake. Tomorrow I will use the other half, maybe I will make it with some spaghetti sauce and meatballs.

Serves 2

Ingredients:

1/2 medium spaghetti squash

5-6 small tomatoes, quartered

2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil

1 small clove garlic, crushed  

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Salt to taste

Shredded Parmesan cheese

Italian dressing (optional)

Directions:

Carefully cut the squash in half.

Scoop out the seeds and stringy stuff.

Microwave cut side up on high for about 8-10 minutes. Once the flesh can easily be poked with a fork it’s done.

Let it cool.

Scoop squash out of the peel with a fork into a strainer.

Toss in a large bowl with the tomato, basil, garlic, salt and pepper.

Taste and adjust seasoning.

Serve with grated parmesan cheese or add a little italian dressing.

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