For all of my vegetarians and fall fans, this duo of squash is the perfect recipe for a cold October night. For a quick version, replace the spaghetti squash with pasta, and use already made Alfredo sauce instead of the cream sauce.
Ingredients:
1 Spaghetti Squash
1 Butternut squash
2-3 teaspoons Cinnamon
1-2 teaspoons Pumpkin Spice (use a teaspoon less than cinnamon)
1 tablespoon Splenda Brown Sugar
For the cream sauce:
1/2 tablespoon Earth Balance Butter, melted
1 cup Soy Milk
1 tablespoon whole wheat flour
1 pinch nutmeg
Parmesan, Romano Shredded Veggie Cheese
Preparation:
1. Heat oven to 450*.
2. Fill a huge pot with water (enough to cover the spaghetti squash) and place over high heat. Put the spaghetti squash in; once the water starts to boil it will take about 45 minutes - 1 hour to tenderize the spaghetti squash. To see if it is done, stick a knife in the middle, if the knife can easily pierce the spaghetti squash, it is ready to be drained.
3. While you are waiting for your spaghetti squash to cook, cut the butternut squash in cubes. (I like keeping the skin on, if you don't like it then peel it off). Place the cubes into a baking dish. Then sprinkle with cinnamon, pumpkin spice, brown sugar and drizzle with the melted butter. Cook for 45 minutes or until it is golden brown. After 20 minutes, stir the squash around so that it doesn't burn.
4. Once the spaghetti squash is finished, let it cool before attempting to scoop out the middle. Once it is cool enough to handle, cut the squash in half, throw out the seeds, and then scoop out the strings. Place them into a bowl.
5. Start the cream sauce by pouring the cup of soy milk into a pan over medium high heat. As soon as the milk starts to simmer, add the spoonful of flour and whisk well to combine the ingredients. Continue whisking and add the cheese, and nutmeg. Once everything is well combined, add the spaghetti squash. Toss to coat the squash with the sauce.
6. To serve: divide the squash amongst 4 bowls and top with the butternut squash.
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