Meatless Monday- Spaghetti Squash!

Happy Meatless Monday everyone! For some fantastic fall-themed healthy and meatless recipes, check out the Meatless Monday website (CLICK HERE). They update it every Monday with new recipes and information, so add it to your bookmark list and check weekly for fun meal ideas!

As for my weekly idea, why not try Spaghetti Squash? Not spaghetti with squash (though this is quite delicious), but an actual vegetable, a variety of winter squash called Spaghetti Squash.

Any guess as to why it's called that? Yup- you got it! When cooked, the squash flesh separates out into long noodle-like strands.. So cool! Spaghetti squash, which is very low in calories and high in water and nutrient contents, is a GREAT substitute for pasta. I know for most people, myself included, pasta is a really easy go-to weeknight meal. But if you are bored of your plain old everyday pasta, why not change things up a bit and try Spaghetti Squash?? I just cooked it and ate it plain with some salt, pepper and herbs; but it is also really tasty prepared just like pasta with marinara sauce, lots of veggies and topped with some cheese. You won't even be able to tell the difference. This is a great Meatless Monday meal or on any other day of the week for that matter!

ROASTED SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Ingredients
1 Spaghetti Squash
Olive oil
Salt/Pepper
Herbs (basil, oregano, thyme, etc)

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Cut the squash in half longways and scoop out the seeps and pulp from the middle.
3. Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with salt/pepper and put on a baking sheet.
4. Bake for about 50-60minutes until golden brown and soft when poked with a fork.

5. Let cool and then scoop out the center with a fork so it separates into noodle-like strands.
6. Top with additional salt/pepper and herbs to taste. Marinara sauce and cheese are also great additions to make a complete meal! Enjoy!