Italian Style Spaghetti Squash

Phase 1 of South Beach Diet -- Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch dice
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• 1/4 cup reduced-fat grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
• 1/2 small lemon, sliced

Directions

1. Place the squash halves, cut sides down, in a glass baking dish. Add 1/8 cup water and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 8-10 minutes until tender; cool slightly.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add the onion and cook over medium-high heat for 3 minutes until the onion is translucent. Add the zucchini and cook for 4-5 minutes until the zucchini begins to brown. Add the tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat; simmer gently for 10 minutes.
3. Using a fork, scrape the squash strands into a bowl. Toss with the remaining tablespoon of oil. Mound the squash in the center of 4 pasta bowls and spoon the vegetable mixture around the squash. Drizzle with more oil, if desired, and garnish with Parmesan cheese, if using. Add the lemon slices.

Footnotes

• This recipe is optimal for Phase 1 of the South Beach Diet.
• Copyright© 2003 Waterfront Media, Inc. All rights reserved.
• See more from The South Beach Diet Online.

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 100 | Total Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 0mg