Name: Spaghetti Squash with Basil and Red Peppers Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 red bell peppers; salt and ground pepper; ⅓ cup basil leaves; ¼ cup pine nuts

Spaghetti Squash with Basil and Red Peppers Recipe

Yet another great recipe for this super-food, also featuring pine nuts.

How To Make Spaghetti Squash with Basil and Red Peppers

A healthy spaghetti made from squash and seasoned with simple ingredients.

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 50 mins

Serves:

Ingredients

1 spaghetti squash, about 2 lbs.
3 tbsp olive oil , or butter
2 red bell peppers, capsicum, cored, seeded, and thinly sliced
salt and ground pepper , to taste
⅓ cup basil leaves, very thinly sliced (chiffonade)
¼ cup pine nuts, pignoli

Instructions

Prick the squash four or five times with the tip of a knife to prevent it from bursting and bake in a 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) oven until soft to the touch, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Slice the squash in half immediately to stop the cooking and separate the strands of flesh by
them with a fork, scooping them out until only the skin remains.
Heat the oil in a skillet over moderate heat and sauté the peppers until slightly tender, about 3 minutes.
Combine the squash, peppers, salt, and pepper in a bowl and toss to mix well.
Sprinkle with basil chiffonade and top with toasted pine nuts. Serves 4 to 6.