Spaghetti Squash With Apples Bacon And Walnuts Recipes

SPICY GARLIC-PARMESAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH BACON

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
• Using a sharp knife, cut off the root end of the squash, cut in half lengthwise, and scrape out the seeds and connecting strands with a spoon. Brush the cut sides with olive oil and place squash on the baking sheet with cut sides down.
• Bake until the skin can be easily pierced with a fork, and the flesh is tender, about 45 minutes.
• While squash is baking, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy and browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove to a paper towel to drain.
• Remove squash from the oven and let rest until cool enough to handle. Scrape out the flesh with a fork creating long strands, loosening and removing the strands from the shells.
• Heat a large pan on medium heat, and melt butter. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add squash strands, toss with garlic butter, and cook until heated through, stirring often, about 2 minutes.
• Remove pan from the heat, stir in Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper. Gently stir to coat the strands and let the cheese melt. Garnish with bacon, oregano, and red pepper flakes.

CHEESY BACON SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Halve squash lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash on a microwave-safe plate, cut side down; microwave on high until tender, 15-20 minutes. Cool slightly. Separate strands with a fork., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. With a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels; reserve drippings., In same pan, heat drippings over medium heat; stir in butter, brown sugar, salt and pepper until blended. Add squash; toss and heat through. Remove from heat; stir in cheese. Top with bacon.

DESSERT SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH APPLES, WALNUTS, AND CINNAMON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Slice spaghetti squash lengthwise and cut-side interior with olive oil. Place cut-side down on a baking sheet and bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes, or until slightly browned and soft.
• Remove from oven and use a fork to remove seeds. Sprinkle each half with ½ teaspoon cinnamon and continue to use a fork to create "noodles" and incorporate cinnamon.
• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add apples, walnuts, brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ginger, and salt. Mix continuously for even cooking. Cook until apples are softened and nuts are toasted, about 13-15 minutes. Divide apple mixture evenly between squash halves, and use a fork to gently combine mixture. Return to oven and bake at 350° for until completely warmed and set, about 5 minutes.
• In a small bowl, combine yogurt, goat cheese, honey, and 1 tsp cinnamon. Top halves with yogurt mixture and serve immediately.