Spaghetti Squash With Tomatoes and Mushrooms
It wouldn’t be too much of an exaggeration to say that spaghetti squash is a magical vegetable.
Slice it in half, roast it in an oven – and voila! – this yellow, football-shaped squash turns into strands of “spaghetti.”
All you have to do is run your fork through the flesh to separate the strands, then top with your favorite sauce or vegetables.
In this recipe, we sauteéd onions, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes with white wine and finished it with fresh herbs and shaved parmesan.
Spaghetti Squash With Tomatoes and Mushrooms
This spaghetti squash "noodle" recipe includes sauteéd onions, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes with white wine, and finished with fresh herbs and shaved parmesan.
Ingredients
- 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 3 lbs.)
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms
- ½ cup white wine
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, cut into halves
- 4 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- 3 Tbsp. shredded Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley (for garnish; optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350° F.
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Place squash on parchment-lined baking sheet. Poke squash 2 or 3 times with a fork. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until tender. Cool for 20 to 30 minutes.
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While the squash cooks, heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
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Add onion; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until translucent.
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Add garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.
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Add mushrooms; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until mushrooms release liquid.
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Add wine, cherry tomatoes, and basil; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until soft. Set aside.
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Cut squash in half lengthwise. Remove seeds. Scrape flesh into stringy noodles.
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Evenly divide squash between three bowls. Evenly top with onion mixture, cheese, and parsley (if desired).
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½ Blue
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Photos and recipe by Amanda Meixner