Rosemary-Parmesan Pasta and Spaghetti Squash
- 1 small spaghetti squash (1 1/22 lb.)
- 4 oz. multi-grain thin spaghetti or angel hair pasta
- 13 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 1/4 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.)
- 1 Tbs. chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- 2.
- Pierce squash in several places with knife.
- Microwave 3 minutes on high power to soften.
- Slice off stem and blossom ends, and stand squash upright.
- Cut straight down length of squash.
- Remove seeds with spoon.
- Place squash halves cut side down on rimmed baking sheet, and add 1 1/2 cups water to cover baking sheet surface.
- Bake 30 minutes, or until squash yields when pressed.
- Cool squash 10 minutes cut side up.
- Scrape with fork to release strands.
- Transfer strands to bowl.
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Drain, and add to squash strands, mixing with two forks.
- Toast walnuts in small skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes, or until browned and fragrant.
- Transfer to plate, and set aside.
- Wipe out skillet, then heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
- Add breadcrumbs, and cook 1 minute.
- Add garlic and rosemary, and saute 2 minutes, or until fragrant, and breadcrumbs are toasted.
- Add breadcrumbs to squash mixture, and toss to combine.
- Serve sprinkled with walnuts and cheese.
multigrain thin spaghetti, walnuts, olive oil, breadcrumbs, garlic, rosemary, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/rosemary-parmesan-pasta-and-spaghetti-squash/ (may not work)