Spaghetti Squash “Pasta”

Ingredients

1 medium spaghetti squash.
2 tbsp. olive oil

1/2 cup of chopped red pepper

1 garlic clove, minced

1 can plum tomatoes

Salt and pepper to taste

1/4 tsp. of basil

1/2 cup of parmesan cheese

2 tbsp. of butter

Step 1

Poke several holes in the spaghetti squash with a fork. Place in the microwave and cook for 10-15 minutes.

Alternatively, place the piereced squash in a shallow baking pan and bake for about an hour in a 375F oven.

Step 2

Place a frying pan over medium heat and let it heat up. Add the olive oil, then the red pepper. Cook the red pepper for a few minutes, then add the minced garlic clove. Cook the garlic for about 30 second, stirring constantly so it doesn’t burn. Add the can of tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Allow the mixture to simmer for a few minutes.

Step 3

Scrape out the squash with a fork. It should resemble spaghetti. Toss it with the butter.

Step 4

Turn off heat. Add the chopped basil and squash to the tomato sauce. Mix well and place in bowls. Add parmesan cheese.