Delicious Spaghetti Squash Dinner | Easy & Healthy Recipe!

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1. Introduction 🍽️ Introduction to Spaghetti Squash Dinner

• The dish prepared is a spaghetti dinner made using spaghetti squash.

• This healthy alternative to traditional spaghetti utilizes squash sourced directly from the garden.

2. 🍽️ Cooking Process for Spaghetti Squash

• First, the oven is preheated to 400°F to prepare for cooking the spaghetti squash.

• Additionally, olive oil, salt, and pepper are added to the squash to enhance its flavor.

• Moreover, the spaghetti squash will cook for a duration of 30 to 40 minutes to ensure it is tender.

3. 🍽️ Preparing Spaghetti Squash for Dinner

• First, the cooked spaghetti squash is removed from the oven and allowed to cool to prevent burns.

• Then, using two forks, the inside of the spaghetti squash is shredded, resulting in a fluffy texture.

• Finally, the shredded spaghetti squash is combined with sauce to complete the dinner preparation.

4. 🍅 Sauce Preparation for Spaghetti Squash

• The sauce for the spaghetti squash begins with a mix of tomatoes, onions, and a bay leaf.

• Additionally, Italian seasoning is added along with chopped carrots for flavor.

• Furthermore, all vegetable peels and ends are saved for making stock or bone broth later.

• The carrots contribute sweetness to the sauce, eliminating the need for added sugar.

5. 🥣 Finalizing the Sauce Blending Process

• After the sauce ingredients have broken down, the next step is to blend them together.

• Using an immersion blender, the heat is turned off before the blending process begins.

For the Spaghetti Squash:

• 1 medium-sized spaghetti squash

• Olive oil (for drizzling)

• Salt (to taste)

• Pepper (to taste)

For the Sauce:

• 2 large tomatoes, chopped

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 1 bay leaf

• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

• 2 medium carrots, chopped

• Olive oil (for sautéing the vegetables)

• Salt (to taste)

• Pepper (to taste)

• Oven Temperature & Cook Time:

  • Oven temperature: 400°F (200°C)

  • Cook time: 30 to 40 minutes (until squash is tender)