Shot of a bowl of roasted spaghetti squash topped with a chunky tomato sauce and garnished with shaved Parmesan cheese.

Tomato Parmesan Spaghetti Squash

Bowl of cooked spaghetti squash, topped with tomatoes and parmesan.

Tomato Parmesan Spaghetti Squash

Tender spaghetti squash with fresh tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and Parmesan cheese.Makes 4 servings for $5.
 Grow Your Kids
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Cool Time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Main Dishes, Sides
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Microwave

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 2 pounds)
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • Carefully cut the squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds with a spoon. Discard seeds.
  • Place squash halves, cut side down, in a microwave-safe baking dish. Be sure the baking dish will fit in the microwave. Add ½ cup water to dish. Cover dish with plastic wrap, leaving corners uncovered.
  • Microwave on high for 15 minutes, or until squash is tender when pierced with a fork. Let cool 5 minutes.
  • Carefully remove plastic wrap. Using a fork, scrape the insides of the squash into long strings and place in a bowl. Discard skin.
  • Stir in tomato, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and garlic powder.
  • Return squash to microwave. Microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes or until warm. Serve.

Notes

Change it Up
If fresh tomatoes aren’t available, 1/2 can of diced (drained) or crushed tomatoes work well too. 

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5 cupCalories: 67calCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 57mgPotassium: 240mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gCalcium: 52mgIron: 1mg
Keyword 5 Ingredients or Less, Easy, Grow Your Kids, Healthy, Squash
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