How to Make Easy Delicious Spaghetti Squash

Here is a simple and healthy dish that will please everyone in the family!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 Medium to large spaghetti squash
• 3 tbsp. store-bought pesto
• 1 tbsp. toasted pinenuts (quickly warm in pan until golden)
• 3 tbsp. shredded parmesan, asiago or grana padana cheese
• 1 tbsp. shredded fresh basil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Large pot
• Serrated knife

1. Fill the pot with salted water. Cut squash in half with the serrated knife and remove the seed portion.

2. Place squash in the water, then boil and cook until fork tender. Allow it to cool enough to handle.

3. Using a fork going lengthwise, scrape entire squash until you're only left with skin. Discard the skin.

4. While still warm, add pesto, 2 tbsp. of the cheese and salt and pepper, then toss. Warm in sauté pan until microwave, sprinkle with nuts, remaining cheese and basil. Now you're ready to serve.

Tips & Warnings

• You can prepare this ahead of time; just heat and add the last few ingredients upon serving.

[respectfully]

on 8/15/2009 SOUNDS like I am going to ENJOY, thank you

[Schrlau]

on 6/24/2008 Nice, sounds good!

[vikki9]

on 6/16/2008 Yet another way to eat a delicious veggie! Many thanks.

[MidniteWriter]

on 6/14/2008 Sounds easy and delicious, thank you!