Best 3 Spaghetti Squash Puttanesca Recipes

SHEET-PAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH PUTTANESCA

Steps:

• Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 375°F. Halve squash lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Season inside of squash with salt and pepper. Coat baking sheet with cooking spray; lay halves cut side down on sheet and bake 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine anchovy (if using), garlic, tomatoes, mushrooms, olives, capers, red pepper flakes, and 2 Tbsp. oil in a large bowl. Remove baking sheet from oven and transfer tomato mixture to sheet alongside squash. Return to oven and cook until squash is tender and shell is easily pierced, about 15 minutes more.
• Meanwhile, toast pine nuts in a dry small skillet over medium-low heat, tossing often, until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Immediately transfer to a plate; set aside.
• Remove sheet from oven. Scrape squash crosswise to pull strands from shells into a medium bowl; discard shells. Using the back of a fork or spoon, gently push down on tomatoes on sheet to break them up and release their juices. Scrape tomato mixture and any accumulated juices into bowl with squash. Add remaining 1 Tbsp. oil, then toss with half of basil, parsley, and reserved pine nuts. Divide among bowls and dollop with ricotta. Garnish with remaining basil, parsley, and pine nuts.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH PUTTANESCA WITH TOFU

Steps:

• In 10 inch saute pan, combine stewed tomatoes, chicken broth, onion, parsley, pepper flakes, basil, garlic, thyme, ground pepper, and nutmeg. Bring to boil and reduce heat, simmering about 10 minutes. If your tomatoes are not chopped, break them apart with the back of a spoon.
• Add olives, capers, and mushrooms and continue to simmer until mushrooms are tender, about 10 minutes. If needed, add more chicken broth. Add Parmesan and stir into sauce.
• Add cubed tofu and gently fold into sauce. Cover and let simmer until tofu is heated and has absorbed some flavor, about 5 minutes. Stir in cooked shredded spaghetti squash and top with Feta. Re-cover and let sit on low heat until heated through and cheese has softened.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH PUTTANESCA

Steps:

• Place squash in 9-inch glass pie plate and pierce 6 times with a sharp knife. Microwave on High 5-6 minutes per pound, about 27 minutes, or until squash is tender when pierced with a knife. Cool 10 minutes for easier handling.
• Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix tomatoes, sliced basil leaves, tuna, olives, capers, oil, vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper until combined.
• Cut squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. With a fork, scrape flesh to separate into strands and place in large bowl; discard shell. Drain squash if necessary. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; toss to combine.
• Divide squash among 4 dinner bowls. To serve, top with tomato mixture; garnish with basil leaves and Parmesan.