Happy Monday Readers! I could eat Pasta everyday, but then, well… I’d look like I eat pasta everyday. Spaghetti Squash is what they serve in Carb Rehab. You can cook it and eat with EVOO & Parmesan or with Meatballs & Marinara. It’s truly amazing and takes on the flavor of whatever it is topped with. You can also cook a few ahead of time and refrigerate them to make dinner time quick and easy. I hope you love my Fall Favorite as much as I do!
MUSHROOM & PESTO SPAGHETTI SQUASH
INGREDIENTS
- 1 Spaghetti Squash
- 1 TBSP Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Kosher Salt & Pepper
- 4 Cloves Minced Garlic
- 1/2 Cup Alfredo OR Mashed Avocado
- 1 Cup Basil Pesto
- 8 Oz Sliced Crimini Mushrooms
- 1/4 Cup Low Fat Mozzarella (Optional)
- Fresh Cut Basil
DIRECTIONS
Pre-heat your oven to 375 degrees. Using a baking sheet either lay down aluminum foil or your Silpat, mine is from Martha Stewart for $24.99. (You can really find these anywhere that baking/kitchen gadgets are sold, they are awesome and every kitchen should have one.)
Cut your Spaghetti Squash horizontally in half. Using a large spoon scoop out all the seeds and stringy flesh. Drizzle with Extra Virgin Olive Oil OR spray with your Misto. Sprinkle Salt & Pepper all over, then turn them over so the inside is faced down. Cook for 35-40 Minutes.
Turn them “Spaghetti Side” up and let them cool for 5 Minutes. While it’s cooling turn your oven to BROIL.
Using a fork, flake up all the Spaghetti.
In a Medium sized skillet, over Medium High heat add 1 TBSP of EVOO, Minced Garlic and your Sliced Mushrooms. I prefer to slice by hand so that I can make sure they’re thin and cook quickly. Sauté for 4-5 Minutes.
Then add your Pesto Sauce. You can add Alfredo Sauce or Avocado to make creamy. Cook for 3 Minutes.
Divide the Mushroom/Pesto Mix on the 2 Squash halves.
You can top with Mozzarella or not, either way is delicious. Place in the Broiler for 4-5 Minutes.
Top with your Fresh Basil. You can either cut in half…
…or scoop out to plate either way is great.
This spaghetti squash can be topped with anything that you would put on regular spaghetti. Red sauce, meatballs, sausage, other vegetables… Anything you want, without the carb guilt 🙂
Happy Meatless Monday!
-Mrs. Training
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