Creamy Pumpkin Spaghetti Squash Food

CREAMY PUMPKIN SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Microwave each squash for 3 minutes. Cut in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out all of the seeds and excess strands. Rub with olive oil. Sprinkle GENEROUSLY with salt and a conservatively with a little bit of pepper. Place flesh-side down on a large, rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes or until fork tender. I would also check about 15-18 minutes as you don't want it to overcook. If it turns to spaghetti when pricked with a fork, it's done! Use your fork to turn the squash into spaghetti, set aside.
• While the squash cooks, make the sauce. Heat a medium saucepan to a medium-high heat. Add butter. Once the butter starts to turn brown, swirl the pan. Continue to swirl the pan until the butter becomes a deep brown color and smells very nutty.
• Turn the heat down to low and whisk in flour. Cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and slowly whisk in milk to prevent lumps from forming. Place back on the heat back on turn the flame to medium. Bring to boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer until thickened, about 3-4 minutes. Turn the heat down to low and whisk in 1/4 cup parmesan cheese. Whisk until cheese has melted. Turn the heat off and whisk in pumpkin, cinnamon and salt. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Evenly divide the sauce between the four squash halves. Gently toss until evenly combined. Sprinkle the cheeses on top. Bake until hot and bubbly, about 15 minutes. If you want a golden crust, turn the broiler on in the last minute or so of cooking. Alternatively, you can scoop all of the squash out, and place in a grease squash baking dish, then toss with sauce and top with cheese. Bake the same way.

CREAMY PUMPKIN SPAGHETTI WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain spaghetti., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in pumpkin, broth, cream, cheese, parsley, rosemary, nutmeg, salt and pepper; heat through., Add spaghetti and chicken; heat through. Sprinkle with additional parsley and rosemary.

CREAMY PUMPKIN SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, bring pasta sauce and pumpkin just to boil in large saucepan on medium heat. Add cream cheese spread; cook 1 min. or until completely melted, stirring frequently.
• Drain spaghetti. Add to pasta sauce mixture; mix lightly.
• Serve topped with Parmesan and basil.

CREAMY SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Split Squash in half length wise, remove seeds and guts.
• Cover with oil, salt and pepper.
• Cook cut side down on a baking sheet for 40-45min at 375 degrees until the outside is soft and the inside is fork tender.
• Remove squash strands by scraping the insides with a fork.
• Start sauce with 1 Tbs Olive Oil in a pan and add Shallots and Garlic.
• Cook until soft and translucent about 5 minutes.
• Add squash and heavy cream, cheese and lemon.
• Add Salt and Pepper to taste.
• Let cook on low for 3-5minutes and ENJOY!