Spaghetti Squash Saute Food

SPAGHETTI SQUASH SAUTE

Steps:

• Place whole spaghetti squash in baking dish.
• Prick all over with fork.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 60 minutes or until tender; cool.
• Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove seeds.
• With fork, scoop out flesh into medium bowl, separating into spaghetti-like strands.
• In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
• Cook green onions and garlic in oil about 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Add squash and stir-fry 3 to 5 minutes more until heated through.
• Stir in parsley and lemon juice; mix well.
• Add cheese and toss to coat.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH SAUTE

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray, and place squash halves cut-side down on the sheet. Bake until squash is tender but still crunchy, about 40 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Once cool enough to handle, shred squash flesh from rind using a fork. Set aside.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in butter until soft. Add squash to the skillet, and cook until hot. Season with salt and pepper.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Microwave 1 halved, seeded spaghetti squash with 2 tablespoons water, covered, until tender, 15 minutes. Cool slightly, then scrape into strands with a fork. Puree 2 tablespoons peanut butter, 1 tablespoon each soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice and water, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, 1 garlic clove and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; toss with the squash. Season with salt. Top with chopped peanuts, mint and cilantro.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH MARINARA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Split the squashes in half and scrape out seeds. Line an oven tray with aluminum foil. Season the spaghetti squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place flesh side down and roast for 30 to 40 minutes until fully cooked. Remove from the oven and let rest until cool enough to handle.
• Meanwhile heat the marinara sauce in a large saute pan.
• When squash is cool enough to handle, using a large kitchen spoon scrape the strands of squash from the inside of the skin. Toss the spaghetti squash in the pan with the hot marinara for just long enough to get hot. Serve and enjoy.

SOUTHWESTERN SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Place squash halves in a shallow baking pan with about 1 inch of water.
• Bake squash in the preheated oven until soft, about 1 hour.
• Scrape flesh of squash from the rind using a fork and place in a large serving bowl.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the black beans, tomatoes, bell pepper, and garlic in the hot oil until the vegetables are soft and the liquid has reduced, about 10 minutes; pour into the bowl with the squash; toss to combine. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, the vinegar, and cilantro and toss again. Season with salt and pepper to serve.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook squash til done using any method you prefer- bake, boil, steam, microwave.
• When squash is nearly done, saute onion, green pepper and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until tender. (about 5 minutes).
• Stir in tomatoes, salt and pepper, oregano and basil. Simmer together about 5 minutes more.
• When squash is done, shred with fork, keeping it inside the shell. Toss with butter. Spoon mixture ontop of shredded squash, top with parmesan.

~ BUTTER & GARLIC SPAGHETTI SQUASH SAUTE ~

Steps:

• 1. Cook time includes baking squash. It could also be microwaved, to cut down on overall time. Preheat oven to 375 degree F. Place squash on baking sheet. Cut a few slits into squash with knife. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove and cool. Cut in half and remove seeds. Now scrape the inside flesh with a fork. Making sure you remove it all.
• 2. In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and saute until tender, stirring often. Add parsley and cook another minute.
• 3. Toss in the squash, salt and pepper, combine with the garlic and butter, tossing as you saute until desired tenderness. About 3 - 4 minutes.
• 4. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and toss to melt. Serve immediately.

SUPER SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Steps:

• Wash spaghetti squash then cut in half, lengthwise.
• Scrape out seeds.
• Sprinkle salt and pepper on spaghetti squash halves, add butter then put in baking pan with 1/4 cup water.
• Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 for 45 minutes.
• Remove from oven.
• Meanwhile, as squash is cooking, put stewed tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, garlic and spinach in sauce pan, bring to a low boil and simmer 30 minutes.
• Drain off juice, add spaghetti sauce, bring back to a boil, simmer 15-20 minutes .
• Using a fork, scrape squash from shell, starting at one end finishing at the other.
• It will look just like spaghetti noodles.
• Put squash in one bowl and sauce in another bowl.
• Serve with Parmesan cheese and garlic bread or a salad.

SPECTACULAR SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut squash in half lengthwise; scoop out seeds. Place squash cut side down in a baking dish. Fill pan with hot water to a depth of 1/2 in. Cover and bake at 375° for 50-60 minutes or until tender. , When cool enough to handle, scoop out the squash and separate strands with a fork. Place squash in a large serving bowl and keep warm. Discard shells. , Meanwhile, in a skillet; saute mushrooms, zucchini, red pepper, peas, onions and garlic in oil and butter for 15 minutes or until tender. Add tomatoes, basil, garlic salt and pepper; heat through. Pour over squash. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

SAUTEED SCALLOPS OVER SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees. Place squash, cut-sides down, on an oiled baking pan. Cook until easily pierced with a knife tip, about 45 minutes. Using a fork, separate the flesh into strands, and transfer to a bowl; cover.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Cook leeks and shallots, stirring, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Place flour in a small bowl; dredge scallops. Return pan to heat; add remaining tablespoon oil. Cook half of scallops until golden, about 3 minutes per side. Season with salt and pepper. Cook remaining scallops.
• Increase heat to medium high; add wine or 3/4 cup water. Using a wooden spoon, scrape up any brown bits on bottom of pan. Cook until liquid has reduced by half. Slowly whisk in the butter until sauce begins to thicken, about 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
• Divide the squash and the leek mixture among four dinner plates; top with scallops. Drizzle with sauce, and garnish with chives. Serve.

INSTANT POT® SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH SAUTEED MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Place the steam rack inside a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Add water to the pot. Place spaghetti squash onto the rack. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure and set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Scrape squash into a bowl, separating into strings.
• While squash is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add onion and thyme and saute until onions are soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add mushrooms, garlic salt, and black pepper; saute until mushrooms have released their liquid and are tender, 3 to 5 minutes more. Add pine nuts and cook until toasted, about 2 more minutes.
• Add cooked spaghetti squash to the skillet with the mushroom mixture. Season with additional garlic salt and black pepper to taste. Cook for 1 minute more. Remove thyme sprigs before serving.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH SAUTEED WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Place squash halves open side down on a microwave safe plate with seeds still in and microwave on high for 7-10 minutes, or until soft.
• While squash is in microwave, chop the bell pepper, onions, and colored pepper.
• Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat and saute garlic.
• Add shrimp, onions, and both peppers and saute until shrimp are cooked.
• Take squash out of microwave, remove seeds, and scrape out squash with a fork, creating "spaghetti.".
• Transfer shrimp mixture to a bowl and place a plate over it to keep it hot.
• Using the same pan the shrimp were cooked in, saute squash for a minute with a little butter and add salt and pepper.
• Serve spaghetti, top with shrimp, and enjoy!

SPECTACULAR SPAGHETTI SQUASH SAUTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Bake whole squash 1 hour or until tender when pierced with fork.
• Remove from oven and allow to cool 5-10 minutes.
• Halve lengthwise and remove seeds.
• With fork, pull out spaghetti-like strands and place in large serving bowl.
• Set aside.
• In large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
• Add mushrooms, tomatoes, zucchini, green onions, garlic, bell pepper, and snow peas.
• Cook until soft (4-5 minutes).
• Pour over squash and toss to combine.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve immediately.

SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season spaghetti squash with salt and pepper and place cut side down on the baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until easily pierced with a fork, about 40 minutes. Remove from oven and cool until easily handled. Scrape insides of squash into spaghetti strands with a fork.
• Heat 4 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Saute shrimp until pink, tossing often to prevent burning, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add spaghetti squash strands. Mix in lemon juice and zest. Serve sprinkled with parsley.