Spaghetti Squash Gratins with Chunky Tomato Sauce

Name: Spaghetti Squash Gratins with Chunky Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided; 2 kilograms whole tomatoes, drained and chopped; 0 teaspoons crushed red pepper; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano; 3 oregano sprigs; 57 grams 1/2 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese; 425 grams carton fat-free ricotta cheese; 907 grams spaghetti squash; 3 thyme sprigs

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Spaghetti Squash Gratins with Chunky Tomato Sauce It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and primal diet. A mixture of olive oil, oregano, thyme, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 40

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Oven

Pierce squash with a fork.

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Squash

Place squash on a baking sheet; bake at 400 for 1 hour or until tender. Cool.

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Squash

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Baking Sheet

Oven

Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Scrape inside of squash with a fork to remove spaghetti-like strands to measure 4 cups.

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Spaghetti

Squash

Seeds

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

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Olive Oil

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Sauce Pan

Add garlic; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

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Garlic

Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, crushed red pepper, tomatoes, oregano, and thyme sprigs; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Discard oregano and thyme sprigs.

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Red Pepper Flakes

Black Pepper

Fresh Thyme

Tomato

Oregano

Salt

Combine remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, Parmesan, and remaining ingredients. Spoon 1/2 cup squash into each of 8 (8-ounce) ramekins. Spoon tomato sauce evenly over squash; divide ricotta mixture evenly among ramekins, spreading to cover.

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Black Pepper

Tomato Sauce