No Pasta Pasta Bake With Spaghetti Squash For Two Food

HOW TO COOK SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350˚. With a sharp knife, very carefully cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. (Stick the knife into the center of the squash, then cut down. Again, be careful!) Scoop out the seeds and pulp in the center and discard. Place the squash, cut side up, on a large baking sheet. Rub a little olive oil over the cut surface, then place the pan in the oven for 1 hour or until a fork is easily inserted into the squash.
• When the squash is cooked, use a fork to scrape the stringy squash out of the shell. Add the squash to a bowl; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

NO PASTA "PASTA" BAKE WITH SPAGHETTI SQUASH FOR TWO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Fill a small baking dish with 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch of water.
• Cut the spaghetti squash in half and place flat side down in the water. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
• In a small bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, parsley, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper. Use a garlic press to crush the garlic clove and add it to the mixture.
• When the squash is finished cooking, allow it to cool long enough to be handled. Use a fork or spoon to scrape the flesh of the cooked squash. Use long strokes lengthwise and the squash will come out looking much like spaghetti.
• Empty the water out of the baking dish and spray it with fat free cooking spray. Return the squash flesh to the baking dish.
• Combine the ricotta mixture with the squash and spread evenly in the baking dish.
• Spread the spaghetti sauce over the squash and ricotta mixture and spread the mozzarella cheese evenly over the top. Sprinkle more parsley flakes over the top to add color.
• Bake uncovered in the 350 oven for 30 minutes or until the mozzarella begins to bubble and turn brown.
• Allow the dish to cool for 5-10 minutes before eating.

SQUASH PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• In a skillet, saute squash in oil for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Stir in pasta and spaghetti sauce; heat through. Transfer to a greased 3-cup baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 5-10 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

EASY NO BOIL PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• PREHEAT oven to 425 degrees.
• COMBINE uncooked pasta, 1 jar of Sauce and 1 jar of water in a 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Cover with aluminum foil.
• BAKE 30 minutes. Uncover and stir well.
• TOP with cheese. Bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese melts and pasta is tender.
• Optional: You can add garlic powder and/or italian seasoning along with the pasta/sauce/water mixture and sprinkle grated parmesan on top of the mozzarella for great flavor and easier browning.
• Optional: You can add small frozen meatballs or browned ground beef (if you don't mind dirtying a pan) along with the pasta/sauce/water mixture for some added protein.

BAKED SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 450 degrees. Brush the cut side of each squash half with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Place squash, cut-sides down, on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast until the squash is tender when poked with a fork, 35 to 40 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the Parmesan, panko, garlic, thyme and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Flip the squash and use a fork to scrape the squash into spaghetti strands. Stir in half the mozzarella, if using, then sprinkle the squash with the remaining mozzarella and the panko mixture. Roast until the top is golden brown and mozzarella has melted, 20 to 25 minutes.