Squash With Tomato And Feta Cheese Recipes

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH TOMATO, BASIL, & FETA

Steps:

• Using a sharp knife cut the squash in half from stem to bottom. (If too hard to cut, microwave for 3-5 minutes to soften first.) Scoop out seeds and discard (or see note for using the seeds). Place the two halves face down in a casserole dish or on a rimmed baking sheet. Reserve one of the shell halves to serve in, if desired.
• Bake at 400° for 50-60 minutes (this will depend on the size of the squash). When done, the outer skin will be soft enough for a fork to easily penetrate.
• Prep the remaining ingredients, as the rest of the dish will come together quickly.
• Once the squash is tender, remove from the oven and set aside to cool enough to handle, turn squash face up and use a fork to separate the strands. Set aside until ready to toss with the other ingredients.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over med-low heat, add garlic, and cook 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Add spaghetti squash to the skillet and stir to incorporate the garlic and warm the squash.
• Add tomato, basil, and feta; toss to combine. Remove from heat and drizzle with an additional 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Serve immediately or cover until ready to serve.

TOMATO FETA BAKED SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 F. Poke holes in spaghetti squash with a knife and microwave for 5 minutes, then slice in half horizontally (the short way) and remove the seeds. Place the spaghetti squash, cut side down on a rimmed baking sheet with 2 tablespoons of water. Roast spaghetti squash on top rack for 20-30 minutes or until strands are just cooked enough to pull from the shell.
• While the squash is roasting, place the feta cheese in the middle of an 8X12 baking dish. Arrange the tomatoes, mushrooms and garlic around the cheese. Drizzle with olive oil and season with red pepper flakes, black pepper, and half the fresh basil. Place the baking dish on the bottom rack of the oven and roast for 20-30 minutes, or until the tomatoes are bursting and the feta is golden on top. Add the remaining basil and mix.
• When the squash is finished, pull the strands with a fork and place them in the baking dish with the feta cheese and vegetables. Mix until fully combined. Add a squeeze of lemon juice and garnish with more fresh basil if you like.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH I

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
• Place spaghetti squash with cut sides down on the prepared baking sheet, and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a sharp knife can be inserted with only a little resistance. Remove squash from oven and set aside to cool enough to be easily handled.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cook until tomatoes are warmed through.
• Use a large spoon to scoop the stringy pulp from the squash and place in a medium bowl. Toss with the vegetables, feta cheese, olives, and basil. Serve warm.

PAN-COOKED SUMMER SQUASH WITH TOMATOES AND BASIL

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat in a wide, heavy skillet. Add the zucchini. Cook, stirring or shaking the pan, until the zucchini is lightly seared and beginning to soften, three to five minutes. Remove from the pan, and set aside.
• Add the remaining olive oil to the pan, then the garlic. Cook, stirring, just until fragrant -- less than 30 seconds. Stir in the tomatoes. Cook, stirring, until the tomatoes have begun to cook down, about five minutes. Return the zucchini to the pan, add salt and pepper to taste, and reduce the heat to medium. Cook, stirring often, until the zucchini is tender and translucent and the tomatoes have cooked down to a fragrant sauce. Stir in the basil, and taste and adjust seasonings. Remove from the heat and serve hot, or allow to cool and serve at room temperature.