spaghetti squash

Garlicky spaghetti squash recipe. Makes a fantastic side or main course for vegetarian meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
• 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped (red or white onion OK)
• 1 clove garlic, pressed
• 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
• 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. Grease a deep baking sheet.
3. Place spaghetti squash cut sides down on the prepared baking sheet.
4.  Bake for 30 minutes.
5. Remove squash from oven, and allow to cool for 5-10minutes.
6. Saute onion in oil for five minutes.
7. Add garlic, and saute for a few more minutes.
8. Mix in the tomatoes, and saute for two minutes.
9. Use a large spoon to scoop the stringy pulp from the squash, and place in a medium bowl.
10. Toss with the sauteed vegetables, feta cheese, olives, and basil.
11. Serve warm.