Spaghetti Squash Confetti

 I've had my spaghetti squash just chillin' on my counter for like . . . oh . . . 5 or 6 weeks now.  And I'm glad I hung on to it for just the right recipe!  If you've still got yours, give this simple recipe a try this week.

I found this recipe the other day and made it last night.  It was a delicious, simple side to our Sunday afternoon lunch.  And made a yummy Sunday night snack too!

I of course altered the recipe just a touch.  I can never seem to follow a recipe exactly the way it reads.  Here is what I did . . .

Spaghetti Squash Confetti

Ingredients:

1 whole spaghetti squash

extra virgin olive oil

salt and pepper

cherry tomatoes, chopped

1 Mexican (or gray) zucchini, diced

1 yellow crookneck squash, diced

5 white mushrooms, diced

freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Balsamic Vinaigrette

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Slice your spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds and season with salt and pepper on all sides.  Place the squash flesh side down on cooking tray.  Roast for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until tender.

3.  Meanwhile, saute the zucchini, squash, and mushrooms in some olive oil.

4.  When the spaghetti squash is done simply pull your fork through the flesh and it will come out like spaghetti noodles! 

5.  Combine the "noodles" and sauteed vegetables and serve with chopped fresh tomatoes.  Sprinkle with fresh Parmesan cheese and drizzle a little Balsamic Vinaigrette on the top.