Squash Au Gratin

By Ellan

Ingredients

• 1 tab. olive oil
• 1 med. onion, chopped
• 1 2-lb. spaghetti squash, cut, seeded and steamed
• 1 tab. fresh basil, chopped
• pinch of salt
• 1/4 teas. pepper
• 2 tab. Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Preparation

Step 1

Cut squash into quarters. Scrape out seds. In large pot, add 2 inches of water. Bring to a boil. Put squash, skin side up, in a steamer basket. Lower into pot cover. Steam for 20 minutes. Check for doneness. Continue steaming if necessary. When done, let cool. In a raking motion, drag a for across squash to loosen strands.

Heat oil in non-stick skillet. Cook onion until soft, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat.

Scape cooked strands from the squash into a large bowl. Fluff with a fork. Preheat broiler.

Add onions, basil, salt and pepper to squash strands. Toss well. Place mixture in a 1-quart oven-proof baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Broil for 2 minutes. Serve immediately.