Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Spaghetti Squash Spaghetti with Lemon Garlic Sauce

We're on a spaghetti squash kick! We like it a lot, so I've been trying to find new recipes instead of the same old with it.  So when Joanne @ Eats Well With Others posted a Spaghetti Squash with Spaghetti recipe, I knew it would be on our table!  Not to mention it had fresh lemon, garlic and ricotta. We're in!

Thanks, Joanne, this one's a keeper. Check out Joanne's blog, Eats Well with Others, so many fantastic recipes and her writing will bring a smile to your face, she's very funny! So thanks Joanne, we loved this one!




Spaghetti Squash Spaghetti with Lemon Garlic Sauce and Ricotta
Source: Joanne @ Eats Well with Others
Adapted by There's Always Thyme to CookPrintable Recipe

1 spaghetti squash, about 4 lb
half box of spaghetti, whole wheat, enriched or whatever you like
4 cloves garlic, minced

1/3 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (more or less to taste)
1 cup ricotta (I used part-skim)
Parmesan, for serving

Preheat oven to 375°F.  Slice the squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Place cut side down on a baking sheet.  Fill halfway with water.  Roast for 45 minutes to an hour or until squash is fork tender.  Set aside and let cool for 5-10 minutes. Or you can also microwave it. Just cut squash in half lengthwise; remove seeds. Place squash cut sides up in a microwave dish with 1/4 cup water. Cover and cook on high for about 15 minutes, more or less, depending on size of squash. Add more cooking time if necessary. Let stand covered, for 5 minutes. It will be very hot, be careful!  Let cool a bit. With a fork pull out and separate the strands.

Set a pot of water to boil for the spaghetti.

Saute the garlic in a tablespoon of olive oil over low heat until tender and fragrant.  Add the lemon peel and saute for a minute or two.  Add olive oil, lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.  Whisk and bring to a simmer for 2-3 minutes.  Add butter and bring back up to a simmer.  Remove from heat.  Whisk in basil.  Season to taste.

When the squash is done, turn it cut side up on a cutting board and run a fork through its flesh to create spaghetti strands.  Use a spoon to scoop out the strands into a large bowl.  Cook the spaghetti.  Toss with the spaghetti squash.  Pour the lemon sauce over the spaghetti/squash mixture and toss to coat.  Mix in about 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.  Check seasoning and add, if necessary.

Scoop into four plates and top each with 1/4 cup dollop of ricotta.





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28 comments:

  1. Ricotta, lemon and garlic - ingredients to make anything delicious!

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  2. It will be on our table this week. It looks wonderful! All my favorite, fresh flavors rolled into one dish. I love that it's not pasta. Joanne's blog is wonderful and so is yours. You ladies inspire me. :)

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  3. Looks good...and simple to put together, an extra bonus!

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  4. Excellent dish,Carol!I bet lemon gives a refreshing note to this sauce!Well done,dear!

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  5. I love the spaghetti squash also so I will be making this! Looks delicious!!

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  6. This really sounds delicious. It certainly sounds healthy. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  7. I love spaghetti squash too! That looks delicious and I am bookmarking this now.

    Here are a couple of my spaghetti squash recipes if you need more inspiration:

    http://mybizzykitchen.com/2009/05/20/spinach-and-spaghetti-squash-lasagna/

    http://mybizzykitchen.com/2008/10/21/spaghetti-squashquinoa-casserole/

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  8. Last summer we had such an abundance of spaghetti squash from the garden and I never thought to combine never mind use a lemon, garlic sauce. This recipe is sooo up my alley!! Thank you!

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  9. I saw that in Joanne's blog and loved it and I have the same feelings for your adaptation too! It looks so refreshing!

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  10. What a grat combination of ingredients; This is the kind of pasta I just love; thank you for sharing this recipe.Sure looks good!
    Rita

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  11. This looks wonderful, Carol! Healthy and tasty- a great combination!

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  12. The fact that lemon is in the recipe is good enough for me!

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  13. Sometimes I like very simple recipe. This is one of those kind. Easy to cook and easy to digest.

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  14. When I first looked at it I thought that doesn't look like squash! Then I read that you add pasta. I have made it with the ricotta and squash, but never added pasta. I will try it.

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  15. I really look forward to trying this recipe! I will let you know when I do.

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  16. I love this different take on spaghetti. I like it w/o tomato sauce sometimes. this sounds yummy!
    Faythe @

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  17. Very flavorful and fragrant; very easy to make too! Thank you for sharing!

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  18. I have never had spagetti squash let alone seen one :)

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  19. That looks fantastic. Cannot wait to try it. Your picture is great.

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  20. Ricotta and a lemon garlic sauce? Sounds amazing!!! I love the texture of ricotta when it gets all melted and warm, it really does go incredibly well with pasta dishes :)

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  21. I saw this on Joanne's blog. Now, that I see it here, also, I know I have to make it. After, Passover, this will be a real treat.

    I also think I should buy spaghetti squash for the holiday.

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  22. Oh yay! I am SO glad you liked it! It's making me think that I should make it again...all of that ricotta...you just can't go wrong!

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  23. Joanne is great, isn't she? I loved the looks of this recipe too. Who knows, maybe I'll be posting it sometime soon!

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  24. I love Joanne - she's a stitch and she loves squash as much as I do :) This sounds great!

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  25. That sounds tasty and nutritious! Thanks for the recipe.

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  26. We love Spaghetti squash at our house and this recipe looks so good. I will definitely be saving this and trying soon. I love the idea of ricotta cheese too. Sounds so good!

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  27. Oh I bet the ricotta is delicious with this!! I've never cooked with spaghetti squash before (one of those vegetables that intimidates me), but this really looks delicious!

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