Stewed Spaghetti Squash

Name: Stewed Spaghetti Squash
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium-large spaghetti squash (about 2 1/2 pounds); 1 1/2 tablespoons nonhydrogenated margarine; 2 medium red or yellow onions, halved and sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; One 28-ounce can low-sodium stewed tomatoes, with liquid; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

December 9, 2011

I consider spaghetti squash a “fun” vegetable and enjoy serving it to anyone who has never tried it. Everyone seems delighted by this unique squash and its spaghetti-like flesh. This is delicious accompanied by Long-Grain and Wild Rice Salad (page 50).

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