Spaghetti Squash Puttanesca

Name: Spaghetti Squash Puttanesca
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 1/2 lbs spaghetti squash; 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters; 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaf, thinly sliced, plus additional leaves for garnish; 10 ounces tuna, packed in water, drained and flaked (white or light ( 2 cans); 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olive, chopped; 2 teaspoons drained capers, coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar; salt and pepper; freshly grated parmesan cheese (to garnish)

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Recipe by TasteTester

DH and I love spaghetti squash and usually just serve it with a pat of butter, but we have also tried making spaghetti with it using the squash instead of pasta, and it has turned out really well. This is another recipe I found that substitutes squash for the pasta.

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READY IN: 40mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

4 ¹⁄₂

lbs spaghetti squash
1

pint grape or cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters
¹⁄₂

cup loosely packed fresh basil leaf, thinly sliced, plus additional leaves for garnish
10

ounces tuna, packed in water, drained and flaked (white or light ( 2 cans)
¹⁄₄

cup pitted kalamata olive, chopped
2

teaspoons drained capers, coarsely chopped
1

tablespoon olive oil
2

teaspoons red wine vinegar
salt and pepper
freshly grated parmesan cheese (to garnish)

DIRECTIONS

Place squash in 9-inch glass pie plate and pierce 6 times with a sharp knife. Microwave on High 5-6 minutes per pound, about 27 minutes, or until squash is tender when pierced with a knife. Cool 10 minutes for easier handling.
Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix tomatoes, sliced basil leaves, tuna, olives, capers, oil, vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper until combined.
Cut squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. With a fork, scrape flesh to separate into strands and place in large bowl; discard shell. Drain squash if necessary. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; toss to combine.
Divide squash among 4 dinner bowls. To serve, top with tomato mixture; garnish with basil leaves and Parmesan.

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