Spaghetti Squash Marinara Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 medium spaghetti squash
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large spanish onion (cut into long stripes)
1 garlic clove (finely chopped )
1 small zucchini (cut lengthwise into stripes)
1 small yellow squash (cut lengthwise into stripes)
1 medium red bell pepper (seeded and cut length-wise into stripes)
2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil (chopped )
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground black pepper

Directions:

Prick spaghetti squash all over with a fork. Place it in the microwavable dish or on a paper towel. Microwave on high for 15-20 minutes or until it softens. Remove form microwave and let cool.
When the squash is cooled, cut in half length-wise, then scrape out seeds and throw them away. Set squash aside.
Warm 1 tbsp olive oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic. Stirring often for about 10 minutes, or until onion browns. Add water, 1 tbsp at a time, as necessary to prevent burning. Add remaining 1 tbsp oil, zucchini, yellow squash and bell pepper to pot, and cook for about 10 minutes, or until vegetables soften slightly.
Add tomato puree/ or canned tomatoes and basil and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
While sauce is simmering, gently remove spaghetti squash strands using 2 forks and add to sauce. Stir in salt and pepper and cook for 1 to 2 minutes longer or until squash is heated through.
Per serving: 97 calories/ 3g protein/ 16g carbs/ 4g fat/ 1g sat. fat / 0 mg chol / 4g fiber / 386mg sodium.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	59.36 Kcal (249 kJ)
Calories from fat	32.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.66g	6%
Sodium	228.14mg	10%
Potassium	224.37mg	5%
Total Carbs	6.14g	2%
Sugars	3.36g	13%
Dietary Fiber	1.74g	7%
Protein	1.49g	3%
Vitamin C	21.6mg	36%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	7mg	39%
Calcium	30.7mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	59.19 Kcal (248 kJ)
Calories from fat	32.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.65g	6%
Sodium	227.48mg	10%
Potassium	223.73mg	5%
Total Carbs	6.12g	2%
Sugars	3.35g	13%
Dietary Fiber	1.73g	7%
Protein	1.49g	3%
Vitamin C	21.6mg	36%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	7mg	39%
Calcium	30.7mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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