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Spaghetti Squash Arrabiata

Spaghetti Squash Arrabiata

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Calories 304kcal

Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 large spaghetti squash
  • Kosher salt
  • 5 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 pints grape tomatoes
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper or MORE!
  • ½ or more teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 4 garlic cloves grated
  • ¼ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • Garnish: grated cheese crushed red pepper, chopped kalamata olives

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, and scoop out seeds, leaving the flesh intact.
  • Drizzle cut side with 2 tablespoons evoo, and season with salt and pepper. Place cut-side down on prepared baking sheet. Roast in a 375°F oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a knife can be inserted with no resistance.
  • Meanwhile, toss tomatoes with 2 tablespoons evoo, salt, and pepper. In the last 15 minutes of cooking, place tomatoes in the oven along with the squash for 15 minutes, or until blistered.
  • Remove squash and tomatoes from oven and cool. With a fork, gently scrape the fragile squash strands into a mixing bowl.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons of evoo in a large saute pan. Add crushed red pepper and lots of black pepper. Allow peppers to heat up and really toast in oil. Add garlic, blistered tomatoes and spaghetti squash. Gently toss together.
  • Fold in parsley, and 1 tablespoon of evoo. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top (if using). Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Spaghetti Squash Arrabiata
Amount per Serving
Calories
304
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
25.7
g
40
%
Cholesterol
 
5
mg
2
%
Sodium
 
883
mg
38
%
Carbohydrates
 
16
g
5
%
Fiber
 
5.1
g
21
%
Sugar
 
7.4
g
8
%
Protein
 
4.2
g
8
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.