In Honor of National Spaghetti Day

It's National Spaghetti Day.  Celebrate in style!

Spaghetti Squash Pesto

Recipe adapted from skinnytaste.com
Photos by Bake Yourself Happy


Spaghetti Squash Pesto

• 1 small spaghetti squash
• 15 large basil leaves
• 1 small clove garlic
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

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Directions

1. CUT the spaghetti squash in half and scoop out seeds and fibers.
2. PLACE in microwave safe dish with a little bit of water in the bottom.  Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 8-10 minutes, until flesh is soft.
3. REMOVE from microwave and carefully scoop out flesh with a fork.  This will give it the spaghetti shape!
4. COMBINE basil, garlic, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese in a food processor.  Blend until smooth.
5. COMBINE pesto and and spaghetti squash.  We also added diced tomato and chicken breasts that marinated in balsamic vinaigrette!