Caprese Spaghetti Squash

April 23, 2018
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Prep Time: 5 minutes        Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Equipment: Fork, Measuring cups and spoons, Medium bowl, Microwave
Servings: 2        Serving Size: ½ spaghetti squash

 

Ingredients:
1 medium spaghetti squash
1 cup cherry tomatoes
8 oz. fresh mini mozzarella balls
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar for drizzling
8 basil leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
 

Instructions:
1. Cook spaghetti squash in microwave for 20 minutes.
2. Cut spaghetti squash in half. Use fork to shred spaghetti. Cook for 5
more minutes.
3. Cut cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls in half
4. Add tomatoes and mozzarella on top of spaghetti squash. Place in
microwave 1:30 minutes, or until cheese is gooey and tomatoes
are softened.
5. With a fork whisk balsamic vinegar and olive oil in small bowl. Drizzle
on top.
6. Garnish with basil leaves. Enjoy!

 

Variations:

  • Take the base recipe for cooking spaghetti squash and get creative adding any toppings you like!
  • Primavera
  • Asparagus and mushroom
  • Chicken and tomato
  • Red sauce and meatballs