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Today we’re making spaghetti squash with mushrooms and sundried tomatoes. Spaghetti squash is one of our favorite ingredients and, true to its name, can be used in many healthy, faux pasta-like dishes. I soak the sun dried tomatoes in warm water to reconstitute them before adding them to the recipe. This recipe is a great flavor combo and an excellent way to prepare spaghetti squash.

Ingredients for this Spaghetti Squash Recipe

SPAGHETTI SQUASH
2-3 oz SUNDRIED TOMATOES …compare prices on Amazon for Sun Dried Tomatoes
12-16 oz MUSHROOMS
2 medium ONIONS
5-7 GARLIC cloves
OLIVE OIL
SALT and PEPPER

How to cook Spaghetti Squash

a basic spaghetti squash recipe :
Slice squash into halves.
Place cut sides down in shallow water in a roasting pan.
Bake for about 45 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Remove squash from the oven and carefully turn halves over to check for doneness –the water will be hot and steam will be trapped under the squash, so be cautious.
Allow squash to sit 5-10 minutes to cool slightly for easier handling.
With a fork or spoon, remove the meat of the squash.
The squash will pull away into strands that resemble spaghetti, although this squash will taste nothing like spaghetti.

How to make Spaghetti Squash with Mushrooms and Tomato

Heat 1-2 oz of olive oil in a large skillet.
Add sliced onion and saute for 3-4 minutes. You can add the garlic during this saute time if you prefer, but I like to add the garlic a little later in this recipe so that the dish will have a stronger garlic flavor.
Add sliced mushrooms and a little salt and pepper and mix well. Cover and let the mushrooms cook down for 5 minutes.
Uncover and then add in the reconstituted sun dried tomatoes and continue to saute ingredients in the skillet. Add more seasoning as desired.
Stir in the garlic.
Add in the spaghetti squash. Spaghetti squash varies in size, so add the entire squash or just as much as you like; mix in as much squash as you desire for a tasty mushroom/tomato/squash ratio. Any leftover squash can be used in another squash recipe.
Turn off the stove and then finish the dish by stirring in a little heavy olive oil to taste. Adjust salt and pepper and you’re ready for dinner.

If you like this spaghetti squash with mushrooms dish, check out this twist on a Pad Thai Recipe with Spaghetti Squash.

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What you need for this Squash Recipe

½ Lg SPAGHETTI SQUASH
1 med ONION sliced
¼ cup SUNDRIED TOMATO sliced
3-5 cloves GARLIC sliced
1 Tbsp JALAPENO PEPPER sliced
¼ cup PARMESAN CHEESE shredded
2 Tbsp OLIVE OIL
SALT to taste
2 tsp PAPRIKA

It’s easy to double up on this squash recipe, but only using half a large squash makes plenty for two people, and leaves half to use in a completely different dish. When buying a spaghetti squash, choose one that is blemish free, firm to the touch, and feels heavy for its size.

When cooked spaghetti squash pulls apart into “noodley strings”

How to Bake a Spaghetti Squash

Slice the squash through the middle, separating both ends, then take a spoon and dig out the seeds.

Place the squash halves cut side down in a baking pan in ¼” water.

Bake for 30 minutes on the center rack in an oven preheated to 350˚F.

Carefully remove the squash from the pan and allow to cool until easy to handle.

Use a fork and separate the inner squash from the rind. The squash will come out in spaghetti-like strands. You can use this baked squash in all kinds of recipes.

Twice Baked Spaghetti Squash Recipe

Thinly slice the onion, garlic, sundried tomato, and peppers.

In a large bowl, combine the baked squash and sliced veggies.

Add olive oil and toss well. Check current Olive Oil prices on Amazon.

Add seasoning and toss. Use whatever seasonings you like, but for this recipe I prefer only salt and paprika. The tomato and garlic adds a lot of natural flavor.

Spread everything evenly in an ungreased 8X8 inch baking dish and bake uncovered at 350˚F for 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, top the dish with shredded cheese and bake for 10 minutes more.

And that’s it! Garnish with chopped herbs if desired.

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