RECIPIE: Spicy Italian Spaghetti Squash

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I adore spicy foods, and I make this, and variations of this

depending on what veggies I have in the fridge, at least once a week.

 

INGREDIENTS:

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1 Spaghetti Squash (or more if serving more people)

1 small red onion cut into large dices

1-2 garlic cloves- crushed

1 tsp. thyme (or italian seasoning to taste)

2 tbs. olive oil

1-2 zuchinni cut in quarters

1 pkg fresh mushrooms sliced, or quartered (use as many as you like,

or none at all!)

any other veggies you like (broccoli, peppers, asparagus, carrots,

etc.)

1-2 tomatoes diced (or 1 can of diced tomates any variety drained)

salt and pepper

crushed red peppers to taste (I use a lot!!!!)

Splenda or sugar to add a slight sweet taste to the bite

paremsean cheese

 

DIRECTIONS:

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First, I cut the spaghetti squash into halves and place cut-side down

in a baking dish with enough water to have most of the squash out of

the water (depending on the dish, 1/4 to 1/2 C water usually

suffices).

 

I place it, covered with plastic wrap, in the microwave and cook on

high for 7-9 minutes or longer until the squash is completely cooked.

 

While the squash is cooking, in a skillet over med-high heat (or high

if I am in a hurry), I place the red onion, garlic, and 1Tbs olive

oil. I saute until the aroma gets strong, then add the zuchinni,

mushrooms, and other veggies and saute until tender. I then add the

diced tomatoes and seasoning including the crushed red peppers and a

few piches of sugar to taste. I adore hot and slightly sweet tastes,

and it is a fabulous complimentary taste. I also add salt and pepper

to taste here as well.

 

Once the squash is done, get out bowl and scrape the squash into the

bowls. Drizzle the squash with the remaining olive oil and salt and

pepper if you wish. You can also sprinkle with parmesean cheese.

 

I then top the mounds of spaghetti squash with my veggie mixture and

add more crushed red pepper to suit.

 

Sometimes I add bottled spaghetti sauce to the veggie mixture if I

need it go further.