Name: Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Bowl Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 lbs spaghetti squash; 2 medium plum tomatoe; ½ cup Mozzarella cheese; ¼ cup fresh cilantro; 2½ tbsp parmesan cheese; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 dash hot pepper sauce; 2 tbsp parmesan cheese

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How To Make Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Bowl

This spaghetti squash bowl is loaded with a mix of parmesan and mozzarella cheeses and is a perfect side to your choice of grilled meat or veg.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

3lbsspaghetti squash,halved and seeded
2mediumplum tomatoe,finely diced
½cupmozzarella cheese,shredded
¼cupfresh cilantro,chopped
2½tbspParmesan cheese,grated
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste
1dashhot pepper sauce,such as Frank’s RedHot®
2tbspParmesan cheese,grated, or to taste

Instructions

Pierce squash several times with a fork and place on a microwave-safe plate.
Microwave on High for 5 minutes. Turn and continue cooking for about 5 minutes more or until soft. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Cut squash in half lengthwise and remove and discard seeds. Using a fork, scrape insides of squash to form strands and place in a large bowl; reserve skins.
Add tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, cilantro, and 2 ½ tablespoons Parmesan cheese to squash; mix to combine.
Season with salt and pepper. Spoon mixture into spaghetti squash shells and microwave on HIGH for about 2 minutes or until heated through.
Top with hot sauce and remaining Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 129.35kcal
Fat: 6.38g
Saturated Fat: 3.60g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.62g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.58g
Carbohydrates: 13.34g
Fiber: 2.91g
Sugar: 5.32g
Protein: 6.68g
Cholesterol: 18.01mg
Sodium: 484.31mg
Calcium: 199.23mg
Potassium: 248.48mg
Iron: 0.72mg
Vitamin A: 61.39µg
Vitamin C: 5.89mg

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