Greetings from Brazil. I arrived last Friday and the sky is so blue and the sun is very hot. I just love this tropical weather!! I had a blast meeting up with all my family, especially my sister who will have her baby at the end of this month. Yesterday, in the evening when everybody was in the living room talking and laughing, I was just observing them and it sort of felt like a dream and I couldn’t believe I was here, back home, participating with everything.
My family and I always talk to each other by Skype or Facetime and although Internet really helps us to stay close and in touch, nothing ever will replace the joy of being in person with my family. So, appreciate every single moment we have with our family because they are priceless. Family is family and no matter what you do, they will be always there for you. They will always support you and most importantly, they will always love you for what you are becoming and not for what you were 😉
Now let’s talk about this beautiful Spaghetti Squash with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Basil recipe. I have to be honest with you guys. Before living in Canada, I didn’t know spaghetti squash even existed. No kidding. Seriously.
In Brazil, I guess we don’t have this vegetable or at least I’ve never seen one anywhere I lived or visited (please, correct me Brazilian friends if I am wrong). Of course, we have pumpkins and they are so delicious but spaghetti squash is new to me.
The most interesting part for me was making the squash look just like spaghetti using a fork. I really thought it was a joke when one of my students told me that. She explained everything about this vegetable and I was really curious to give it a try. So, I tried it many times and I loved it, especially because it goes well with many different types of toppings. I’ve made Spaghetti Squash Casserole Recipe, Pesto Spaghetti Squash with Shrimp, and Low-Carb Spaghetti Squash With Meatballs. You’ve got to try these recipes!
Today, I’m sharing with you my favorite spaghetti squash recipe, using simple ingredients and you can’t go wrong with these combinations like sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and parmesan… hum YUM!! I ended up with a very light and flavourful dish. I just loved it so much.
If you’re a fan of sun-dried tomatoes, then you’ll also have to try my Sun-Dried Tomato, Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Chicken, Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Cauliflower Salad, and Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Shrimp Asparagus Skillet.
Spaghetti Squash with Sun dried Tomatoes and Basil
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 shallots finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- ½ cups finely chopped basil
- ½ cup julienned sundried tomatoes
- 4 cups cooked spaghetti squash
- crushed red pepper optional
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- ½ cup shredded parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- Pierce the entire spaghetti squash a lot with a fork.
- Place the spaghetti squash in a baking dish and bake for an hour.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool.
- Cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise.
- Scoop the seeds with a spoon.
- Gently scrape the sides of the squash with a fork to shred the pulp into strands and place in a bowl.
- In a saucepan, add extra olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the shallots and garlic and sauté until the shallots are soft and golden.
- Add the basil leaves and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for few minutes.
- Add the cooked spaghetti squash and toss well.
- Season with crushed red pepper, pepper, and salt to taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Add the cheese just before serving.
Notes
- You can buy ready-made spaghetti squash noodles if you want to save some time.
- If making spaghetti squash noodles from scratch and you have issues cutting a squash opened, you can microwave it to soften.
- You can use dried sun-dried tomatoes or sun-dried tomatoes in oil.
- To store: Store the recipe in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- To reheat: You can enjoy the dish straight from the fridge or gently toss in a skillet.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I’m in the mood for this now! Looks easy to make, but I bet it tastes delicious!
Thanks a lot!
Yay for family! How fun to get to go back, and I am definitely envious of the weather right now.. but anyway 🙂 this recipe looks awesome! I love how it’s such a traditional pasta recipe, looks so satisfying, yet so healthy! I can’t believe I’ve never actually made spaghetti squash.. that must soon change!
The weather is so nice down here, Cheryl. It is not very hot (very hot is in January and February) and it is not cold. I love this type of weather. Thanks a lot for your comment 😉
Love the simplicity of this dish and the pop of red and green color. Looks so healthy!
Thanks, Leah!
I’m so happy to hear that you are having a good time with your family! I’m so spoiled, my parents and sister both live about 5 minutes from me. We’re together constantly. It’s the best! Enjoy your trip! This spaghetti squash recipe sounds amazing! Can’t wait to make it!
You are very luck, Nat. It is great living so close your family!
Thanks a lot for your kind comment 😉
I love spaghetti squash! This looks like the perfect dish to make with it! Have fun in sunny Brazil, I’m jealous – it’s so cold here! 😉
Thanks my beautiful friend 😉
Have a wonderful time with your family in Brazil!! And this dish sounds fantastic – I just used spaghetti squash for the first time this season and now I’m on a kick!
Thanks a lot, my dear! So glad you started to use spaghetti squash. So delicious, right?
I truly need to make spaghetti squash already. I have seen so many recipes using it as a pasta dish. It is truly a genius idea. Your version looks sensational, especially those sun dried tomatoes…I love them!
Thanks a lot, Miryam! I love spaghetti squash and I can’t get enough of this 😉
Squash and sun dried tomatoes in the same sentence? Count me in! These look amazing!! 🙂 Pinned!
Thank you very much, Chelsea!
Wow this pasta looks great! You definitely have made me hungry after seeing these delicious images.
Thanks a lot, Thalia!
I hope you’re having a great trip, Olivia! And I’m so jealous of the tropical weather…send some my way, please! 🙂 This spaghetti squash looks fantastic! I absolutely love the sun dried tomato and basil addition. Definitely kicks it up a notch!
I am having fun down here, my dear! Love being with my family! Thanks for stoping by 😉
My family and I live in different states so we also use lots of face time and skype, but being in the same room as them is so wonderful! Enjoy your time together!!
I couldn’t agree more with you, dear Beth 😉
Have an AWESOME time with your family, Olivia! Your little getaway sounds so much fun. 😀 And this spaghetti squash looks amazing! I was introduced to spaghetti squash last year and I think it’s safe to say that I’m hooked! Can’t wait to try this. 🙂
Thanks a lot, Sarah! We are having fun together 😉
Wow this dish looks delicious!! spaghetti squash sounds like fun.. 🙂
Thanks a lot, Arpita!
this spaghetti squash sounds awesome! 🙂 and your post made me miss my family a lot..I wish I could fly to India today… have a great time with your loved ones! 🙂
I hear you, Manali! I hope you can be with your family soon 😉
I am a pasta girl, and this pasta looks very delicious! Have a safe trip! 🙂
Thanks, Valya!
Oh man! I wish I were in Brazil with my family for the holidays! Your post made me miss it… lol But I’m glad you are having fun!!! Enjoy the family, the weather, the delicious food! I’ll be here freezing to death… (Can you tell I’m dramatic?)
hhahahha you are funny,Olivia! Maybe next year you will be with your family for the holidays 😉
That is so great that you get to be in Brazil with your family right now! How fun! I LOVE spaghetti squash and am so loving this dish! I don’t think I would even miss the pasta here!
Thanks a lot Isa! I am having lots of fun here!
Family time is the best, so glad you are enjoying yourself so far 🙂 Love spaghetti squash and it sounds fantastic with the sun dried tomatoes!
Made this tonight and it is so tasty! I have been looking for different spaghetti squash recipies when I came across this one. The sun dried tomatoes really make this dish. Simple, healthy and quick. It’s a recipe I will be making often, thanks.
Wow that’s awesome to hear that. Thanks SO MUCH for stopping by and writing this comment 😉