Garlic Herb Buttered Spaghetti Squash

I love Spaghetti Squash, and it is the season. My absolute favourite thing to do with spaghetti squash is either make the following recipe or add our families secret tomato sauce (maybe I'll post at a later date).

So I've called this post Garlic Herb Buttered Spaghetti Squash, but the garlic herb butter is just the beginning. I highly recommend the addition of fresh garden tomatoes diced and fresh grated Parmesan cheese. This recipe will convert all of the non spaghetti squash believers into fans. Just be warned that this recipe is not near as effective if you use margarine since the butter adds so much flavour. Sorry for the poor pictures.... I'll try to get better ones next time I make this.

Garlic Herb Butter

Ingredients

3 Tbsp Butter
1 Clove of Garlic diced (preferably mashed with fork and 1/4 tsp of salt)
3 Tbsp diced of any combination the following fresh herbs (whatever you have on hand)
Basil, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Thyme, or Sage (or 1 Tbsp of a dried Italian mix)

Directions

Dice garlic and herbs. It is optional to melt the butter in a frying pan, and add the garlic allowing it to brown (this will definitely kick up the flavour). Remove from heat and add herbs. Let sit for at least 5 minutes to let the flavours meld. Before using in following recipe or on sour dough bread, diced (not all the way through), then covered with mozzarella cheese. Place in oven until cheese melts. (I just had to include that little suggestion because of how delicious it is!)

 

Garlic Herb Buttered Spaghetti Squash

Ingredients

1 medium (3 lb) Spaghetti Squash
Garlic Herb Butter (recipe from above)
1/4 cup of fresh grated Parmesan Cheese
 2 Diced Tomatoes (preferably Roma- because they are less juicy)

Directions 

Cook Spaghetti Squash. Cut in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Place facedown on either baking sheets for 45 minutes in oven at 350 degrees Celsius, or on a large plate to be placed in mircrowave for approximately 10 minutes. Should be easily punctured with a fork when completely cooked.

Make Garlic Herb Butter according to above directions. Grate Parmesan Cheese. Dice Tomatoes. 

Once Spaghetti Squash is cooked use a fork to separate the strands into a strainer inside of a bowl by running the fork down the squash lengthwise while holding onto the squash with an oven mitt. Use a spoon to get the last of the squash out of the shell. Let the squash drain for a few minutes before transferring to a bowl.

Mix together squash with all other ingredients and serve immediately.

Approximately 6 servings.

Enjoy!