Ingredients:
- 1 large spaghetti squash
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions:
- Halve and seed spaghetti squash. Drizzle with olive oil and roast at 400°F for 40 minutes.
- In a pan, heat remaining oil and add garlic and cherry tomatoes. Cook until tomatoes are soft, then mix in basil.
- Shred squash with a fork and top with the tomato sauce and Parmesan.
Spaghetti squash is high in fiber as well as potassium and folic acid. Antioxidants vitamin C and beta carotene are important for immune function and disease prevention.
Besides being good to eat, when cooked properly and consumed in the right amounts, pasta with tomato sauce helps you stay fit and slim. “This dish provides vitamins, fiber and ‘good’ carbohydrates that give you energy and facilitate the proper functioning of the body,”
On top of these benefits, spaghetti squash is both filling and low in calories. “A cup is a pretty good serving and that’s only about 40 calories,” .
“It’s really a great way to cut calories from your meal without sacrificing that mouthfeel you’re looking for.”
