Spaghetti & Spaghetti Squash with Sautéed Cherry Tomato Sauce

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Got leftover spaghetti squash? Use it in this quick pasta dinner which combines cooked spaghetti squash with whole-wheat pasta and a fresh cherry tomato sauce. This recipe also works well with frozen, thawed spaghetti squash.

Carolyn Casner

Updated on June 28, 2024

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Spaghetti & Spaghetti Squash with SautÃ©ed Cherry Tomato Sauce — Photo:
Rachel Marek

Active Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Nut-Free Dairy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free

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Ingredients

8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound cherry tomatoes, halved
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
2 cups cooked spaghetti squash (about 1/2 of a 2-pound squash)
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.

Rachel Marek
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper; cook, stirring and pressing on the tomatoes with the back of a spoon, until they break down and the sauce looks creamy, about 8 minutes.

Rachel Marek
Add the spaghetti and spaghetti squash; cook, stirring and adding some of the reserved pasta water if necessary, until coated and heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkled with basil. Serve with Parmesan, if desired.

Rachel Marek

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, September 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

373	Calories
16g	Fat
52g	Carbs
10g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 1/3 cups
Calories 373
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 52g	19%
Dietary Fiber 8g	29%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 10g	20%
Total Fat 16g	21%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Vitamin A 1172IU	23%
Vitamin C 20mg	22%
Vitamin E 3mg	18%
Folate 64mcg	16%
Vitamin K 22mcg	18%
Sodium 314mg	14%
Calcium 56mg	4%
Iron 3mg	17%
Magnesium 97mg	23%
Potassium 629mg	13%
Zinc 2mg	18%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Spaghetti & Spaghetti Squash with Sautéed Cherry Tomato Sauce

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