Spaghetti Squash Primavera

Spaghetti Squash Primavera

Ingredients: 

• 1 small spaghetti squash

• 1 tsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp minced shallots 

• 2 clove garlic, crushed

• 1/2 cup red onion, diced

• 1/2 cup celery, diced

• 1/2 cup carrots, diced
• 2 cup broccoli florets

• 1 cup diced zucchini

• 1 jar marinara sauce

• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1.  
Preheat oven to 400ºF. 

2.  In a microwave safe dish, fill the bottom with water.  Stab the spaghetti squash with a fork and microwave on high until the skin of the spaghetti squash becomes soft.  Cut in halfway length wise and scrape out the insides.

3.  In a medium saute pan heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add the shallots, garlic, red onion, celery and carrots and cook 5 minutes, stirring. Add the broccoli and zucchini and season with salt and pepper to taste.

4.  Add the marinara sauce, increase heat to medium and simmer until the vegetables are tender crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add 2 cups of the spaghetti squash, Parmesan cheese and stir, adjust the salt and pepper to taste and cook 1 minute. 

5.  Serve.

This dish is perfect if you are craving a healthy meal.  The spaghetti squash is a great alternative to pasta and adds a sweet flair.

It is great for any time of the year and you can adjust the vegetables to your liking.

My mom and I had to go back for seconds because it was just so good!  Be sure to try it out!

Photo by:  skinnytaste.com