I was asked to write 3 recipes for work so I thought I'd post one of them. It's an alteration on a recipe I found. I really like cooking spaghetti squash, but hate having to bake it in the oven, so I was thrilled to find out you can cook it in the crock pot. Hope you enjoy!
Spaghetti Squash (in the crock pot)
If you’ve never tried spaghetti squash,
have no fear, your entire family (including picky eaters) will love this easy
recipe.
1 Large Spaghetti Squash
24-26 oz
jar of spaghetti sauce
3 vegetables finely chopped or
shredded
(Try any of the
following 3: Carrots, red bell peppers, broccoli, zucchini, spinach, mushrooms)
2 cloves of garlic minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
Meatballs (optional)
1 cup lowfat shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup shredded parmesan
Instructions:
Prep the spaghetti squash: rinse the
spaghetti squash, cut in half cross wise (leaving two rounded ends). Scoop out
and discard seed like a pumpkin.
Mix the spaghetti sauce with the chopped
vegetables, garlic, and meatballs in the bottom of the crock pot.
Place two halves of spaghetti squash cut
side down in the sauce.
Place lid on crock pot and cook on high for
4 hours or on low for 6 hours.
Remove spaghetti squash halves and scrape
the inside with a fork. Inside should shred into noodle looking strands.
Mix with sauce.
Sprinkle with cheese and serve.
Written by: Janae Richey, RD
