Baked Spaghetti Squash

Despite the fact that squash peaks around November, you can usually find some nice ones available up through Yule. This versatile vegetable is the perfect substitute for pasta and tastes so much richer; just add butter and garlic. Spaghetti squash is a fabulous side dish for your Yule menu!

Ingredients

1 spaghetti squash

1 stick of butter

2 to 4 cloves of garlic, to taste

1/4 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1 tsp. of basil

1 tsp. of oregano

Pinch of salt and pepper

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Cut the squash in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds. Don’t worry if there are still some stringy bits of pulp in there.

Cut the stick of butter in half lengthwise, and place one half in each half of the squash. Lay the two squash halves in a baking dish.

Sprinkle the tops with Parmesan cheese, basil, oregano, and salt and pepper. Bake for an hour, and then check to see if squash has softened yet.

If it still seems firm, give it another 15 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Scoop out the spaghetti-like strands and enjoy as a side dish or a meal!