RECIPE - spaghetti squash (easy - low cal - very filling)

bbtelli

Hey everyone, I got this recipe from the Food Network website. It is extremely easy, minimal ingredients, and 60 calories TOTAL for one serving (3oz). Just a note: it won't have the exact same consistency/softness as regular pasta, obviously because it's squash, but I'd compare it to a very al dente-cooked pasta.

Ingredients
* 1 small spaghetti squash, about 2 1/4 pounds
* 2 1/2 tablespoons butter
* 2 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped mixed soft herbs, such as basil, chives, chervil, parsley and sage (I used dried herbs b/c that's what I had in my pantry)
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions
-Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

-Using a sharp knife, cut the squash in half lengthwise and place, cut side down, in a baking dish. Add enough water to come 1/2-inch up the sides of the baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 45 minutes, until the squash is easily pierced with a paring knife. Turn squash over and cover with foil again and continue to cook another 15 minutes, until the squash is very tender. Remove from the oven, uncover, and allow to cool slightly. Using a spoon, remove the seeds and discard. Using a fork, gently pull the strands of squash away from the peel and place the squash strands into a mixing bowl. (it's pretty amazing, just using a fork the squash comes out in perfect spaghetti strands)

-Heat a skillet. Add the butter, spaghetti squash, herbs, salt and pepper and toss thoroughly but gently to heat and combine. Serve immediately or cover and keep warm until ready to serve.