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Spaghetti Squash Marinara
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
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Cut the squash in half and remove the seeds.
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Place the squash on a lightly greased baking sheet and cook for 45-50 minutes or until softened.
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Heat the oil in a saucepan over low to medium heat and saute the onion, garlic and carrot for 2-3 minutes or until onion is translucent.
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Add the tomatoes and cook for 4-5 minutes. Add the basil.
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Remove the squash from the oven and let squash cool for several minutes.
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Shred the squash with a fork until stringy. Tip: Hold the stem end of the squash with a towel or a glove so you don’t burn your hand while you’re shredding it.
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Place the spaghetti squash in a bowl and top with the marinara sauce.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Perfect Squash Texture 🎯Bake spaghetti squash cut-side down at 400°F for 35-40 minutes until the flesh is tender but not mushy, ensuring perfect al dente-like strands that won't become watery when tossed with sauce.
- Caramelize Your Aromatics 🧅Cook diced onion and carrot in olive oil over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until golden and sweet before adding garlic, building a rich flavor foundation that elevates the entire marinara sauce.
- Fresh Basil Timing ✨Reserve half your fresh basil to stir in after cooking; add the remaining half to the sauce during simmering to develop depth while keeping some bright, fresh notes for finishing.
- Drain Squash Thoroughly 💧After shredding the cooked squash, spread it on paper towels for 5 minutes to remove excess moisture, preventing a watery dish and allowing the sauce to coat the strands better.
- Garlic Infusion Technique 🧄Gently warm sliced garlic in olive oil over low heat for 2-3 minutes before adding other ingredients to create a fragrant infused oil that distributes garlic flavor evenly throughout the marinara.
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About the Cook
Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
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Vegetarian
Vegan
Low-Cholesterol
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