Tasty Spaghetti Squash Marinara

This recipe is so good that you won't even notice that you're not eating a semolina pasta! It's also a great low-carb alternative that surprisingly provides a good amount of protein and vitamin A.

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Italian

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 55 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 111kcal

Equipment

Food Processor (see review about Best Blender Food Processor Combos)

Ingredients

Spaghetti Squash:

1 medium spaghetti squash
½ teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

Marinara Sauce:

½ teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
½ medium yellow onion minced
1 clove garlic minced
1 pound fresh tomatoes
½ cup water
2 tablespoons fresh chives diced
1 tablespoon fresh oregano diced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish:

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Black pepper freshly crushed

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Meanwhile, poke several holes in the spaghetti squash using a fork. Then, microwave it until it becomes slightly tender, about 4-6 minutes.
Slice squash in half and remove the seeds and membranes.
Place halves, sliced side up, on a nonstick baking tray, and brush the tops with olive oil.
Roast it in the oven for about 40-50 minutes or until the squash is fork-tender.
While roasting, make the marinara sauce. In a saucepan, sauté onions and garlic in olive oil over medium-high heat. Add in the tomatoes and water, and simmer for 30 minutes. Add in the remaining ingredients and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Transfer to a blender or food processor and purée until smooth. Set aside.
Check out the squash and once it’s cooked, remove it from the oven and set aside to cool.
Shred the squash into a large bowl using a fork. Toss with the marinara sauce.
To serve, divide the squash spaghetti into four plates then sprinkle with red pepper flakes and black pepper.

Notes

Feel free to add around 4 1/2 ounces of cottage cheese into the marinara sauce to make it creamier. Or, for a vegan alternative, you may opt for soy or coconut yogurt instead.

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