Spaghetti Squash With Red Sauce

Total Time: 26 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 16 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 lbs spaghetti squash (about 1 medium)
• 2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup green pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup carrot, shredded
• 1/4 cup red onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

Recipe

• 1 cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds.
• 2 place squash, cut side down, on a microwave-safe plate. microwave, uncovered, on high for 14-16 minutes or until tender.
• 3 meanwhile, in a large skillet, sauté tomatoes, mushrooms, green pepper, carrot, onion, garlic, italian seasoning and pepper in oil for 6-8 minutes or until tender.
• 4 add tomato sauce; heat through.
• 5 when squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate strands. place squash on a serving platter and top with sauce.
• 6 sprinkle with parmesan cheese if desired.