Caprese Spaghetti Squash Recipe By Tasty Food

CAPRESE SPAGHETTI SQUASH RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
• With a sharp knife, slice the squash in half. If the squash is too tough, puncture in several places forming a dotted line around the squash. Microwave for 3-5 minutes to soften. Allow to cool before cutting in half.
• Scoop out the seeds, brush with oil, and sprinkle with salt, and pepper. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a fork can easily pierce the skin.
• In a pan over medium heat, add the oil, garlic, and onions, and sautè until onions are translucent.
• Add the cherry tomatoes, salt, and pepper and simmer until they are cooked and begin to become softened.
• Remove squash from the oven, with a fork pull at the edges to produce that stringy "spaghetti" quality. Add the squash to the tomato mixture and mix in the pan.
• Add mixture back to the hollowed out spaghetti squash halves. Top with mini mozzarella balls ans basil.
• Bake an additional 5-10 minutes, or until cheese melts.
• Serve in the squash, and top with basil.
• Enjoy!

CAPRESE SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400˚F / 205˚C.
• Slice squash in half lengthwise and use a spoon to remove the seeds. Brush each half with 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper. Set cut side down on baking sheet and roast for 35-40 minutes, until squash is fork tender.
• Remove squash from oven and let cool slightly before flipping over. Use two forks to shred the spaghetti squash and transfer the shredded squash to a large mixing bowl.
• While the squash is roasting, add basil, pine nuts, olive oil, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, garlic, salt and pepper to a food processor. Blend until mostly smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
• In a skillet over medium heat, add the tomatoes, remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper and stir well. Cook, stirring often, until tomatoes are softened and burst, about 6-8 minutes.
• Toss the shredded squash with pesto until well coated.
• Divide the squash + pesto mixture between the empty spaghetti squash skins. Top with tomatoes, then top each squash half with 1/4 cup of liquid mozzarella.
• Bake for 13-15 minutes (at 400˚F), or until cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. Remove from oven and serve warm with fresh basil.

SPAGHETTI ALLA CAPRESE

Steps:

• Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, about 6 minutes. While the spaghetti is cooking, begin to make the sauce. Mix the tomatoes and mozzarella in a large bowl. Add the best available extra-virgin olive oil, oregano, basil leaves, and salt, to taste.
• When the spaghetti is ready, remove it from the water and add it to the bowl with approximately 1/2 cup of pasta water. Mix well, and serve immediately.

CAPRESE-STYLE SPAGHETTI (SPAGHETTI ALLA CAPRESE)

Steps:

• BRING a large pot of water to a boil.
• HEAT oil in skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; stir for 1 to 2 minutes. ADD tomatoes and seasoning; reduce heat to low. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• COOK pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pot.
• ADD hot pasta to skillet mixture. Add cheese; stir until slightly melted. Transfer to serving platter. Garnish with oregano leaves.
• Tip: Substitute shredded mozzarella cheese for buffalo mozzarella. Substitute dried oregano for fresh.