Delicious spaghetti squash is combined with basil, tomatoes, and cheese for a perfect and easy meat-free meal. Serve with extra shredded Parmesan cheese and crusty bread for a tasty everyday family dinner.

Ingredients

  • eh_Tomato-Basil-Spaghetti-Squash-BakeAbout 3 cups cooked spaghetti squash (1 medium one)
  • 2 large garden tomatoes sliced
  • Kosher Salt
  • Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Dried Basil, Dried Parsley for sprinkling
  • 5oz of fancy shredded Mexican cheese blend (separated)
  • Fresh Basil for Garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Spray a 11 x 9 casserole dish with non-stick spray.
  3. Spread about 1 cup of spaghetti squash on the bottom.
  4. Top with a layer of sliced tomatoes. Sprinkle with kosher salt and spices.
  5. Top with 1.5 oz of cheese.
  6. Add another layer of squash, then tomatoes, spices and cheese. Top with a final layer of squash.
  7. Bake for 30 minutes uncovered.
  8. Top with some fresh cut basil and cut into 6 serving sizes about 3×3 inches each.

Just to recap the layers are…

  • squash
  • tomatoes
  • spices
  • cheese
  • squash
  • tomatoes
  • spices
  • cheese
  • squash
  • cheese
  • spices

The little bit of cheese in between each layer acts like a glue holding everything together.

Approx Nutritional Information per serving 

  • Serving: 6
  • Amt per serving: 3×3 square
  • Calories:100:
  • Fat: 5g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sat Fat: 3g
  • Carbs: 9g
  • Protein: 7g

source: Greenlitebites