Spaghetti Squash Caprese

Spaghetti Squash Caprese

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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium spaghetti squash, cut in half and seeds removed
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced
  • 2 lb tomatoes, halved
  • 1 ball fresh mozzarella, diced
  • 1 bunch fresh basil, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375ยบ F.
  2. Drizzle each half of spaghetti squash lightly with some of the extra virgin olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Place the halves cut side down in a baking dish
  4. Bake the spaghetti squash for 35-40 minutes, until tender. To check if it is ready, slide a paring knife into the squash and if it glides in easily, it is ready. If there is resistance, it needs more time to cook.
  5. When done, leave spaghetti squash cool to the touch.
  6. Scoop out the spaghetti squash with a fork. Set aside
  7. Save the squash outer shells for serving.
  8. In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
  9. Add the garlic, stirring so it does not brown, cooking about 30 seconds.
  10. Add in the tomatoes and cook just until they begin to soften, about 2-3 minutes.
  11. Toss in the spaghetti squash and combine.
  12. Take off of the heat and add in the fresh mozzarella
  13. Stir gently until the mozzarella begins to melt.
  14. Add salt and pepper to taste
  15. Spoon back into the squash shells
  16. Top with fresh basil and the remaining extra virgin olive oil.
  • Servings : 4
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