Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes, Basil, and Parmesan
Here is a delicious late summer side dish bursting with fresh flavors. This dish would go well with a grilled entrée.
Ingredients
- 1 Spaghetti Squash
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese
- ¼ teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 2 teaspoons Dried Basil Or ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Thinly sliced
- Salt & Pepper To taste
Equipment
- Microwave
- Large Mixing Bowl
Instructions
- Place the 2 squash halves, cut side down, in glass baking dish. Add about 1/4 cup water and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on high 12 minutes or until soft when pressed. Let stand covered for 3 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk oil, basil, oregano and 2 Tablespoons Parmesan. Stir in tomatoes and season lightly with salt and pepper to taste.
- Scrape squash out with a fork, add strands to tomato mixture and toss until combined. Sprinkle with remaining 1 Tablespoon Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes, Basil, and Parmesan
Amount per Serving
Calories
123
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
2
mg
1
%
Sodium
86
mg
4
%
Potassium
357
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
18
g
6
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
8
g
9
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
495
IU
10
%
Vitamin C
14
mg
17
%
Calcium
100
mg
10
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Basil, Cherry Tomatoes, Gound Black Pepper, Olive Oil, Oregano, Parmesan Cheese, Salt, Spaghetti Squash