Spaghetti Squash Casserole

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 45 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 25 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 246 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 4 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

3 1/2 pounds spaghetti squash
4 each tomatoes ripe
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups garlic minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
1/4 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated grated
1/4 cup scallions, spring or green onions chopped

Directions

Prick the squash in 3 or 4 places with the tines of a fork.

Place it on a microwave-safe plate, cover loosely with microwave-safe plastic wrap, and cook at full power for 9 minutes.

Turn the squash over, and cook another 9 minutes.

Then let it stand, still covered, for 5 minutes.

Using a sharp knife, cut a small X in the bottom of each tomato.

Arrange the tomatoes on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a damp paper towel.

Cook at full power for 4 minutes.

Let the tomatoes stand for 1 minute. Then peel, core and coarsely chop.

Pour off the excess liquid.

Place 1 T of the olive oil on a small microwave-safe plate and cook at full power for 2 minutes.

Then stir in garlic and cook until it is crisp, 3-4 minutes.

Halve the squash and scrape out the seeds. Using a fork, scoop out the pulp and transfer the spaghetti-like Add the tomatoes, garlic and oil, salt, pepper and remaining 2 T olive oil; toss well.

Top with the mozzarella, parmesan and scallions.

Cook at full power until heated through, 4 minutes.

Serve with additional parmesan on the side.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 215g
Amount per Serving
Calories 246 46% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.0g20%
 Saturated Fat 3.0g14%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 8mg3%
Sodium 726mg30%
Total Carbohydrate 28.0g9%
 Dietary Fiber 3.0g12%
 Sugars 4.0g
Protein 9.0g18%
Vitamin A 23%  Vitamin C 63%
Calcium 24%  Iron 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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