Spaghetti Squash Pasta [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
Spaghetti squash is a delicious pasta alternative for when you want something a bit lighter. You can eat with just a little salt, pepper, and olive oil or spice it up with a pesto. Spaghetti squash with tomato sauce is a really wonderful combination. However, there’s a delicate art to... Read More
Ingredients You Need for Spaghetti Squash Pasta [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
How to Prepare Spaghetti Squash Pasta [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
For the Spaghetti Squash:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Poke the spaghetti squash with a fork around its circumference to allow steam to vent.
- Place the whole squash in the oven on a baking sheet. Cook for 40-50 minutes, or until soft but not burnt.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before handling.
- Cut in half and scrape the seeds out with a spoon. Next, use to scrape the squash lengthwise to remove the cooked strands of “spaghetti” from the squash halves. Scrape directly into your serving bowl.
- Mix in olive, salt, and pepper
- Set aside until ready to serve.
For the Tomato Sauce:
- While the squash is cooking, heat a medium saucepan with olive oil. Add the onions and cook until translucent.
- Add the garlic, sprinkle with a pinch of salt and cook for another minute or two until lightly golden.
- Add 1/2 of the chopped tomatoes and cook for 3-5 minutes until the tomatoes start to break down into a sauce.
- Add the rest of the tomatoes, herbs and spices and continue to cook for another 5-10 minutes on a low simmer. Season with salt and pepper.
- When ready to eat, pour the mixture over the hot squash pasta and serve with fresh basil on top.





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