This recipe is available in French
BCfresh Spaghetti Squash Marinara
Kids will love this fun and healthy substitute for pasta that's served with a simple marinara sauce flavoured with garlic and basil.
Ingredients
- 1 BCfresh Spaghetti Squash
- 2 tbsp olive oil (30 ml)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Marinara Sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/3 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2.5 cup jarred passata (strained and puréed Italian tomatoes)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 6 basil leaves, torn
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheet with parchment. Halve squash lengthwise & scrape out seeds.
- Drizzle cut sides with olive oil & season with salt & pepper. Place on prepared baking sheet; bake cut sides down for 45 minutes or until tender.
- Using a fork, scrape out strands of spaghetti squash; squeeze gently to remove excess liquid. Transfer to serving plate.
Marinara Sauce
- Meanwhile, in skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion & garlic for 4 or 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in tomato paste; cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in passata, salt & pepper; bring to simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Stir in basil. Spoon marinara sauce over spaghetti squash. Top with Parmesan & parsley.
Notes
This recipe is available in French.
