Friday, November 20, 2009

Mediterranean Goodness



MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Serves 6 to 8

INGREDIENTS

1 medium spaghetti squash
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, roughly chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 14.5 ounce can of diced tomatoes, drained
1/4 cup sliced Kalamata olives
1/2 cup feta cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  

Cut spaghetti squash lengthwise and remove seeds.  Place cut sides face down on cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil.  Bake 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a large skillet on medium heat.  Add onion and garlic.  Saute until onion becomes tender. Stir in tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.  Remove from heat.   Add olives.   

Use a fork to remove the pulp from the squash.  Mix into sauteed vegetables. Garnish with feta.