SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH MARINARA SAUCE ENJOY DAN:

         SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH MARINARA SAUCE by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1-medium raw spaghetti squash (about 2-1/2 pounds

1-tablespoon olive oil

1-onion, chopped

2-garlic cloves, smashed

3-cups Portabella mushroom pasta sauce or stewed tomatoes

10(15 Oz) container of Ricotta

1-teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/4-teaspoon EACH fennel seeds, sumac, salt & pepper

1/4-cup Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS: (PREHEAT OVEN TO 375 F)

1.   poke several holes in the squash and rub oil over it.

2.   Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.

3.   Remove from oven & let cool.

4.   In a skillet add oil over medium-high heat & when sizzling.

5.   Add onion & sauté for 4 minutes, add garlic & sauté 1 minute.

6.    Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning and simmer for 20 minutes.

7.   Using a fork, remove the squash strands from the shell.

8.   Place the spaghetti on the bottom of a prepared baking dish.

9.   Bake in preheated oven for about 20-30 minutes, until lightly browned

10  The last 10 minutes add Parmesan cheese.

11  Bake until bubbly.

ENJOY DAN:                                                         LOVE ALWAYS WINS!!!