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Garlic Pesto Spaghetti Squash

August 28, 2019 by Jody Leave a Comment

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Garlic Pesto Spaghetti Squash Recipe
Quick and easy garlic pesto spaghetti squash recipe. Serve the squash for a fun dinner idea.

This easy garlic pesto spaghetti squash recipe is filling meal for meatless Monday!

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If you are looking for a low-carb dinner, gluten-free recipe, or just lighter (not to mention inexpensive) meal, spaghetti squash is a wonderful main dish. You can also serve it as a delicious side.  Since I usually eat mine so I can enjoy a light meal now and then, I like to mix it up with other light flavors and this Garlic Pesto Spaghetti Squash is one of my favorites.

Garlic Pesto Spaghetti Squash Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1/2 tsp. coarse sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground pepper
  • 1 spaghetti squash
  • additional Parmesan cheese to sprinkle
  • olive oil to brush squash

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Directions:

1. Combine basil, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor. Mix until smooth and well combined.

2. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese.

3. Store in a small mason jar with a lid or other similar container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

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To Prepare the Squash:

1. Preheat oven to 375 °

2. Cut squash in half and remove all seeds from the center of both halves.

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3. Brush inside with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.

4. Pour 1/2- 3/4  cup of water into a baking dish and bake for 30 minutes.

5. Remove from oven and scrape insides with a fork up to 1/2″ from rind until a majority of the squash is long and stringy like spaghetti noodles.

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6. Divide garlic pesto sauce between the two halves and stir well. Top with fresh basil and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Serve warm.

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Serve as a side or make it your main dish. Try it and let me know what you think!

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Pesto Spaghetti Squash
 
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Author: Jody
Ingredients
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • ⅓ cup pine nuts
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled
  • ½ tsp. coarse sea salt
  • ½ tsp. ground pepper
  • 1 spaghetti squash
  • ¼ cup pesto sauce
  • additional Parmesan cheese to sprinkle
  • olive oil to brush squash
Directions
  1. Combine basil, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor. Mix until smooth and well combined.
  2. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese.
  3. Store in a small mason jar with a lid or other similar container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  4. Preheat oven to 375 °
  5. Cut squash in half and remove all seeds from the center of both halves. Brush inside with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
  6. Pour ½- 3/4 cup of water into a baking dish and bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven and scrape insides with a fork up to ½" from rind until a majority of the squash is long and stringy like spaghetti noodles.
  8. Divide garlic pesto sauce between the two halves and stir well. Top with fresh basil and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Serve warm.
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