Herbed Spaghetti Squash

Name: Herbed Spaghetti Squash
Ingredients: 1 medium spaghetti squash (3 lb.); 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 clove minced garlic; 1 Tbsp. minced fresh basil or 1 tsp. dried whole basil; 1 Tbsp. minced fresh oregano or 1 tsp. dried whole oregano; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

8 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 medium spaghetti squash (3 lb.)
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 clove minced garlic
1 Tbsp. minced fresh basil or 1 tsp. dried whole basil
1 Tbsp. minced fresh oregano or 1 tsp. dried whole oregano
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1

Pierce squash 6 to 8 times with a fork.
2

Place squash in a layer of paper towel in the microwave; microwave, uncovered, on High 15 minutes or until soft to touch, turning squash over every 5 minutes.
3

Let stand 5 minutes.
4

Combine oil and garlic in a large bowl; microwave on High 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 minutes, or until thoroughly heated.
5

Stir in basil, oregano, salt and pepper.
6

Cut squash in half; remove seeds.
7

Using a fork, remove spaghetti like strands.
8

Combine squash and oil mixture; toss gently.
9

Sprinkle with cheese.
10

Makes 4 to 6 servings.