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Spaghetti Squash Caprese

Name: Spaghetti Squash Caprese
Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash; 1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp Minced garlic; 1/4 cup chiffonade basil; 2 tomatoes, diced; 4 oz ciliegine mozzarella; 4 cup cooked spaghetti squash

Chef Jon Davies

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This recipe appeared in Every Ingredient Tells a Story in our Early Summer 2024 issue.

Spaghetti Squash Caprese

Courses: Main

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Ingredients

Spaghetti squash

1 spaghetti squash (split lengthwise and seeded)

Caprese

¹⁄₄ cup Extra virgin olive oil

2 tbsp Minced garlic

¹⁄₄ cup chiffonade basil

2 tomatoes, diced

4 oz ciliegine mozzarella

4 cup cooked spaghetti squash

Instructions

Make the spaghetti squash

Heat oven to 350. Brush spaghetti squash with oil and season with salt and pepper. Place cut side down on a baking sheet. Roast for 30 minutes; let cool for 15 minutes. Using a spoon loosen the squash from the skin and fluff to separate strands.

Use in your favorite pasta recipes.

Make the caprese

Heat oil in a sauté pan. Sweat garlic until soft. Add spaghetti squash; add more oil if desired. Toss with tomatoes, basil, and cheese. Warm through and enjoy.