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.

DOES IT REALLY LOOK LIKE SPAGHETTI?

Why, YES, YES it does!! 

Spaghetti squash is one of my favorite in the squash family.  In fact just the other day at the marker I really wanted to purchase one, but I resisted, and low and behold Bountiful Baskets made my wants a reality!  I love it when that happens. 

Can I make a suggestion?  No big recipe here.  Just serve it in place of noodles with your spaghetti.  I promise, it's the only way to go!!  

Let me know if you try it... 

**The recipe Lisa posted would be awesome with spaghetti squash. 

**In case yours didn't come with a directions sticker or you already removed it, here's what you do:  poke holes in your squash using a fork.  Microwave for a few minutes to soften it up a bit.  Cut the squash in half, lengthwise and remove the seeds.  Place face down in a dish with a shallow layer of water, cover with a lid, then microwave or bake until tender. Then use a fork to scrape the "noodles" out.  It always takes longer than the sticker says to cook, so just check it after 15 minutes (microwave) and then every 5 minutes or so from there.