Sautéed slices of garlic in olive oil and herbs infuses an authentic Italian flavor into this easy Paleo side dish. Our Spaghetti Squash with Garlic and Herbs recipe makes for a lovely dinner side dish and the leftovers are great for a lunch or a snack the next day. Spaghetti squash makes a healthy swap for grain- and gluten-based noodles, and being made from squash, this Paleo pasta is totally healthy!
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Spaghetti Squash with Garlic and Herbs
Servings 4
Total Time: 60 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Nutrition Information
calories 130
carbohydrate 17g
protein 2g
fat 7g
Ingredients
- 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 2 pounds for 4 servings)
- 1 cup(s) tomatoes, cherry or grape sliced
- 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
- 2 medium garlic clove(s) thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon(s) parsley, dried
- 1 teaspoon(s) sea salt (optional)
- 1 teaspoon(s) black pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon(s) basil, fresh julienned for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half crosswise (this is easier that trying to cut it lengthwise) with a large knife.
- Scoop out the seeds.
- Place each half cut side down in a baking dish and pour in about 1/2 inch of water.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, until squash in soft to the touch.
- When squash is ready, remove it from the oven and cool until it can be handled without scorching your fingers.
- Scrape the strands from the rind with a folk and set aside.
- In a large pan, sauté garlic slices in olive oil over medium heat for one-two minutes, but do not let the garlic brown.
- Add sliced tomatoes, dried parsley and salt and pepper (if using). Cook for another one to two minutes until tomatoes soften.
- Turn off heat, add the spaghetti squash to the pan and toss with the olive oil-garlic-tomato mixture.
- Serve topped with basil for garnish.