Tomato-Garlic-Herb Sauce with Pasta or Spaghetti Squash

By GrandmaFred

Ingredients

• 8 oz. uncooked thin spaghetti or 1 medium spaghetti squash
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 lb. plum tomatoes, cut into eighths
• 3 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley
• 3 Tbsp. thinly sliced or chopped fresh basil
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 15mins

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions; place in a serving bowl and keep warm.

If using spaghetti squash instead, cut the squash in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds and place cut-side down in a microwave dish with 1/4 c water. Cover the dish with plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 10 minutes. Let cool enough to handle. When ready to serve, use a fork to scrape the squash meat in strings from the rind onto serving plates.

Saute garlic in hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes and next 4 ingredients. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated and tomatoes release juices.

Pour the sauce over pasta; toss to combine. If using squash, pour over the squash on the individual plates; do not toss. Sprinkle with Parmesan.