Spaghetti Squash Marinara

My mother in law has recently started a new diet, and one of her favourite things to eat now is spaghetti squash. It really is quite good, and good for you, however, it can be bland.
I found this recipe on the Food Network and thought I would try it out. It's pretty easy too.

You will need:
  • 1 spaghetti squash
  • 1/2 large can of pasta sauce (or make your own)
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped finely
  • 1/2 onion, chopped finely
  • Any other veggies you may like to add (or even meat!)
  • 1/2 cup of mozzarella, ricotta, or any other type of cheese
Start by cutting the squash in half lengthwise. Most people bake them, but you can also boil them, which is much faster. Remove the gunky stuff from the inside and place the squash in a large pot of water and boil until the inside is soft.
While the squash is boiling, saute the onion and garlic in some cooking oil in a large pan until browned. Add half of the pasta sauce to the pan and continue to stir.
Using a fork, remove the squash from the skin by scraping the fork along the inside. It should come off in strands like spaghetti. Make sure you save the rinds.
Add the squash to the pan and stir until it is warm and all mixed together. Place the squash back in the rinds (if serving guests, for presentation purposes) and top with your cheese. At this point you can put it in the oven on broil to melt the cheese and brown it, or you can just eat it.
It's a good and healthy way to enjoy spaghetti squash, and even turn it into a main course.


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