-= Exported from BigOven =-

Spaghetti Squash With Garlic And Oil

Easy, delicious, diabetic friendly, and won't bust your budget.

Recipe By: Pete Romfh
Serving Size: 6
Cuisine: American
Main Ingredient: Squash
Categories: Diabetic, Vegetarian, Low Carb, Meatless, Bake, Simple - Easy,
Vegetables, Side Dish, Main Dish

-= Ingredients =-
~~ Squash: ~~
1 Large spaghetti squash ; (2 1/2 to 3 pounds), halved and seeded
1/2 cup water
~~ Garlic and Oil: ~~
1/2 cup olive oil
6 cloves garlic ; chopped
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1/3 cup water ; - or white wine
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese ; - grated

-= Instructions =-
1. Squash: Heat oven to 350°. Place squash halves, cut side down, in small
roasting pan. Add water. Cover pan with foil.

2. Bake in 350° oven 50 to 60 minutes or until squash is fork-tender.

3. Garlic and Oil: In small saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic
and pepper flakes; cook 1 minute or until garlic just starts to color; do
not let garlic burn. Add water (or wine), salt and pepper. Bring to a boil
for about 2 minutes.

4. Using fork, shred squash into strands. Place strands in large bowl. Add
garlic mixture; toss. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Makes: 6 servings at around $1.00 each. (depends on price of squash)
Assumes most other ingredients are on hand in pantry.

Prep: 10 minutes. Bake: squash at 350° for 1 hour. Cook: 2 minutes
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Nutritional Value Per Serving:
224 calories, 20 g fat (4 g saturated), 3 g protein,
10 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 418 mg sodium, 4 mg cholester

Adapted from: Family Circle Magazine




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Pete Romfh, Telecom Geek & Amateur Gourmet.
http://www.bigoven.com/~promfh
promfh (at) hal-pc (dot) org

I made the recipe this evening. It was delicious.
there's a photo and recipe at: http://www.bigoven.com/recipe160172
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Pete Romfh, Telecom Geek & Amateur Gourmet.
http://www.bigoven.com/~promfh
promfh (at) hal-pc (dot) org