RECIPE OF THE DAY! CHUNKY SAUCE WITH SPAGHETTI SQUASH

This recipe is deliciously deceiving: Instead of starchy strands of pasta, it’s made with piles of healthy spaghetti squash, which is easily made in the microwave while you sauté turkey sausage, zucchini and onion, and chiffonade basil to layer on top. ENJOY!


Makes 6 servings

Active Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 spaghetti squash (4 1/2 lb)

1 pkg (1 1/4 lb) Italian turkey sausages, removed from casings

2 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise, cut crosswise in 3/4-in.-thick slices

1 small onion, chopped

1 tsp chopped garlic

1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes

1/4 cup basil leaves, thinly sliced

1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Preparation

1. Prick squash in a few places. Microwave on high 10 minutes; turn over; microwave 5 to 10 minutes more until tender when pierced.

2. Meanwhile, coat a nonstick skillet with nonstick spray. Heat over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking up clumps, 5 minutes or until no longer pink.

3. Add zucchini, onion and garlic; sauté 4 minutes. Add tomatoes, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes or until hot. Remove from heat; stir in basil.

4. Cut squash in half. Discard seeds and loosen strands with a fork. Scrape strands into a large bowl; top with the sauce. Top servings with cheese.

161 Calories Per Serving