Spaghetti Squash at its finest!

Spaghetti Squash Tossed with Olive Oil, Avocado and Parmesan

makes 2-4 servings

I am really excited about this one!!!

1 medium spaghetti squash
1 or 2 avocados
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
4 fresh basil leaves, sliced
1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt

1. Preheat the oven to 375.

2. Cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. (I prefer to cook the squash whole and cut it afterwards.)

3. Lay squash cut side down in a baking dish and add 1/4 inch of water to the pan. Bake for 35-45 minutes, until tender. For an even quicker meal you can microwave the squash whole if you pierce the skin a few times with a knife and nuke on high, 12-15 minutes.

4. When squash is close to done, put olive oil in a pan over low heat and add the smashed clove of garlic. Cook until it sizzles just to flavor the oil, turn off the heat, and remove the clove.

5. Cut the avocado and squeeze the fresh lemon juice on it to keep it from turning brown and slice up the fresh basil.

6. Remove the squash from the oven and place cut side up on a cutting board. Use a fork to separate the spaghetti-like strands.

7. Scoop a serving into a bowl, drizzle with the warm oil, top with chunks of avocado, and add the parmesan, basil, and salt and pepper to taste.

You could add more veggies to the mix and make it a complete meal, or serve it as a delicious side dish.