Double spaghetti Squash

By SarahJD60

Ingredients

• 1 medium spaghetti squash (3 pounds)
• 4 ounces uncooked spaghetti, broken in half
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons reduced-calorie margarine, melted
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 400º F. Pierce squash with fork; place in ungreased square baking dish, 8x8x2 inches. Bake uncovered about 1 hour 30 minutes or until tender.
2 Cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package.
3 Cut squash lengthwise in half; remove seeds and fibers. Reserve one half for another use. Remove spaghetti-like strands with 2 forks. Toss squash, spaghetti and remaining ingredients. Return spaghetti mixture to squash shell to serve.










































Expert Tips




Spaghetti squash gets its name from its flesh, which when cooked separates into yellow-gold spaghetti-like strands.

Microwave to the rescue! Pierce squash with fork; place on microwavable paper towel in microwave oven. Cook on High 16 to 19 minutes, turning squash over after 8 minutes, until tender. Let stand 10 minutes; continue as directed.