It makes a great vegetarian main course, or a nice accompaniment to a meat entree. Overall good dish. Uncovered and put all ingredients in pan and added two cans diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Just adjust the cooking time in the microwave. Information is not currently available for this nutrient. Even my husband who strongly dislikes squash will eat a bowl full of this. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Add the squash to the skillet and toss until evenly mixed. This recipe goes well over pasta, gnocchi, spätzle, or even white beans. —Chef Lisa. BTW you can use canned tomatoes (no added sugar! Try 16, or maybe 60! First, don't assume 12 minutes in the microwave is accurate for your spaghetti squash! Add comma separated list of ingredients to exclude from recipe. Most people won't think twice about serving basic cornbread when is on the table. It was a hit and plenty left over. Also in keeping with "primavera," and since I had them available, I used fresh herbs for the dried seasoning. Continue cooking just until the tomatoes are warmed, 3 to 5 minutes. Amount is based on available nutrient data. I roasted my squash in the oven and it came out nicely! For ease in preparation and out of curiosity, this was the first time I cooked spaghetti squash in the microwave and I learned just how quickly it can overcook! Next time I think I'll cook it for only 8 minutes or in the oven if I have time. It was no longer stringy like spaghetti and was very mushy. 1 large zucchini, cut into bite-size pieces, 1 tablespoon dried Italian herb seasoning. In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, melt butter into the olive oil. Again, if you use a modest-sized spaghetti squash, DO adjust not only the cooking time, but the amounts of the other ingredients, accordingly. For the tomatoes I had one to dice and then I added about 1/2 cup of leftover pasta sauce to clean out the fridge. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Very tasty and no complaints about "more zucchini? " So few ingredients, but so very light and tasty! Great recipe. Cook for another minute or so in the pan, then serve. It's nice that I can get creative with add-ins. Very versatile also would be great with some grilled chx breast tossed in. I used sweet red bell pepper, rather than green, and with "primavera" in its title I didn't find feta cheese the best choice - I used fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano. Add comma separated list of ingredients to include in recipe. 158 calories; protein 5g 10% DV; carbohydrates 15.9g 5% DV; fat 9.5g 15% DV; cholesterol 16.7mg 6% DV; sodium 238.4mg 10% DV. This is my version of a recipe that came with my weekly produce basket, which contained several of the ingredients in the recipe. Success! Congrats! I didn't have any green pepper so I substituted baby bella mushrooms and that worked so well that I'll use them every time. I was one of the Community Picks testers. (I didn't use nearly close to 1-1/2 cups of chopped tomato, for example). I made a few changes to suit my tastes, and the results were delicious! Enter one of our contests, or share that great thing you made for dinner last night. Invariably, someone you know will give you a baseball bat-sized squash every summer, or you will purchase summer squash only to find a box of zucchinis on your doorstep the very same afternoon. Cut it in half, seeded it, placed on a cookie sheet face down. The first time I cooked the spaghetti squash in the oven (see Spaghetti Squash I on this site) because I already had the oven on for something else. It was very easy to make and tastes/smells delicious. Grate zucchini and summer squash on the large holes of a grater. The flavor of this dish was really good even though the dish lacked eye appeal and lost some texture due to the overcooked spaghetti squash. The recipe doesn't specify the size but given the 6-serving yield and fairly large amounts of the other ingredients, I'm assuming the submitter meant "1 LARGE spaghetti squash." If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. My daughter and I LOVED it. lol! Quick easy and healthy! I cooked all three together, but did not OVERcook, then added the garlic, the tomatoes and finally the fresh herbs. Zucchini Pasta Sauce tips, continued. Allrecipes is part of the Meredith Food Group. I also added a bit more seasoning and used only half an onion because we feel like too much onion overpowers the other ingredients. Add a dash of ground nutmeg to taste. This is a super tasty healthy and quick dinner. Also saved the seeds and roasted like pumpkin seeds, a little bonus with the meal mmmm! The hint of freshly ground nutmeg is also a great addition.