Squash Tomato Basil Salsa Food

SIMPLE SQUASH AND BASIL SAUTE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, squash, zucchini, garlic, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and basil and cook, stirring, until tender, about 1 minute more. Serve immediately.

TOMATO BASIL SPAGHETTI SQUASH BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Slice spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds.
• Place on a cookie sheet, cut side up.
• Drizzle with olive oil.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Bake 45 minutes. Larger squashes might need 60 minutes.
• Allow squash to cool enough to handle.
• With a fork, scrape all the squash strands into a 7 x 11 baking dish.
• In a food processor, pulse together the basil, tomatoes, and spinach until it is the consistency of a chunky salsa. Don't over-process.
• Combine tomato mixture into the squash.
• Crumble the goat cheese over the squash mixture and lightly toss to distribute.
• Slice the mozzarella and place slices over the top of the squash.
• Bake 30 minutes, uncovered.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH TOMATOES & BASIL

Steps:

• Put squash halves cut side down in a 2-quart microwave-safe baking dish.
• Pour in 1/2 cup of water; cover the dish securely with plastic wrap.
• Using a sharp knife, cut four slits in plastic to serve as steams vents.
• Cook in microwave on the high setting for 12 minutes, rotating dish halfway through, until squash is soft when touched.
• Let stand, covered,3 to 5 minutes.
• In a large bowl, toss together all remaining ingredients except pinenuts;set aside.
• While the squash is still warm, use a fork to scrape out the flesh; it will part into spaghetti like strands.
• Add to tomato mixture and toss gently to combine.
• Garnish with toasted pine nuts and slivered basil sprigs, if desired.