Spaghetti Squash Marinara

Total Time: 41 mins Preparation Time: 1 min Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 medium spaghetti squash (2 1/2 to 3 lbs.)
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, cut up
• 1 teaspoon dried italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed (optional)
• parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

Recipe

• 1 half squash lengthwise; scoop out seeds. place squash, cut side down, in a baking dish. with a fork, prick the skin all over. bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes or till tender.
• 2 meanwhile, cook onion and garlic in hot oil till onion is tender but not brown. stir in undrained tomatoes, italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and if desired, fennel seed. bring to boiling; reduce heat. simmer over medium heat 10 to 15 minutes or to desired consistency, stirring often.
• 3 using a fork, shred and separate the squash pulp into strands. spoon tomato mixture over squash. if desired, sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.