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Italian Style Spaghetti Squash-aka-Skinny Spaghetti

(I believe this is vegetarian/vegan)

2 lbs. spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded

2 T. olive oil

1 med. red onion, thinly sliced

1 zucchini, diced

4 medium tomatoes, diced (or one can diced tomatoes)

¼ t. salt

¼ t. pepper

½ c. reduced fat parmesan cheese

Place the seeded squash halves, cut side down, in a glass baking dish. Add ¼ cup of water and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 8-10 min. until tender. Cool and then scrap pulp from skin-it will look like spaghetti noodles.

Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat the olive oil, add the onion and cook until translucent, med. heat about 3-5 min. add the zucchini  and cook 4-5 min longer until it is tender and slightly browned.  Add the tomatoes and salt/pepper and simmer on low for about 10 min.

Serve the sauce over the noodles, and top with a little parm cheese.

 

Serves 4

190 cal

5 g protein

28 g carbs

9 g fat

199 g sodium

0 mg cholesterol

6 g fiber

source: South Beach Diet book