Spaghetti Squash Casserole

Name: Spaghetti Squash Casserole
Yield: 4 portions
Ingredients: grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish; 4 ripe tomatoes; 1 spaghetti squash (about 3½ pounds); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons olive oil; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼cup grated Parmesan cheese; ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese; ¼ cup Chopped scallions (green onions); ¼ cup Chopped scallions (green onions)

Preparation info

4
portions

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

The New Basics Cookbook

By Sheila Lukins and Julee Rosso

Published 1989

About

The texture of this squash is ideal for microwave cooking. Garlic, tomatoes, and mozzarella are just the right topping.

Ingredients

1 spaghetti squash (about 3½ pounds)
4 ripe tomatoes
3

Microwave
Vegetarian
Gluten-free

Method

Prick the squash in three or four places with the tines of a fork. Place it on a microwave-safe plate, cover loosely with microwave-safe plastic wrap, and cook at full power (650 to 700 watts) for 9 minutes. Turn the squash over, and cook another 9 minutes. Then let it stand, still covered, for 5 minutes.
Using a sharp knife, cut a small X in the bottom of each