The Microbiome Cookbook by Pamela Ellgen

Author:Pamela Ellgen
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781612436289
Publisher: Ulysses Press
Published: 2016-06-26T16:00:00+00:00

SPAGHETTI SQUASH BOWLS WITH MUSHROOM PRIMAVERA

Serves: 2

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

As its name suggests, the flesh of spaghetti squash forms thin noodles that can be raked with a fork to form a loose pile of pasta. Top it with a hearty mushroom marinara sauce for a healthy, filling vegetarian meal.

2 spaghetti squash

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced

2 tablespoons salted butter

2 cups sliced cremini mushrooms

2 garlic cloves, minced

Pinch red chile flakes

1 teaspoon Italian herb blend

1 (15-ounce) can plum tomatoes

1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce

1 cup roughly chopped fresh basil

1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

Sea salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1Preheat the oven to 400°F.

2Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Place the squash cut-side down in a casserole dish. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the flesh is softened but not shriveled.

3Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the onions with a pinch of sea salt and cook for 10 minutes until golden and soft. Push them to the sides of the pan.

4Melt 1 to 2 teaspoons of the butter in the center of the skillet. Brown the mushrooms on each side for 1 to 2 minutes. You should do this in batches to not overcrowd the pan. Push the browned mushrooms to the side and add more butter and mushrooms until all are browned.

5Add the garlic and red chile flakes to the pan and cook for another 30 seconds. Add the Italian herb blend, tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the spaghetti squash are done.

6Stir in the basil. Adjust the seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.

7When the spaghetti squash are finished baking, turn them flesh-side up and run a fork through the flesh to produce long, thin strands. Top each serving with a generous scoop of marinara sauce and a sprinkle of fresh Parmesan.

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