This is usually an overlooked vegetable. It can be very
tasty if served this way.
Spaghetti Squash Gratin
1 spaghetti squash
2 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbs chopped fresh thyme
2 tbs chopped fresh parsley or 1 tbs dried parsley
8 oz sour cream
3/4 cup grated Asiago, Parmesan or Romano cheese
S/P to taste
Additional 1/2 cup of cheese, 2 tbs melted butter and 1 cup
(slightly crushed) croutons for topping the casserole
Cook squash your favorite way and let cool to touch.
Carefully run the tines of a fork lengthwise over cut
surface of squash to loosen spaghetti-like strands; scoop
out strands.
Combine garlic, thyme, parsley, salt, pepper, sour cream,
and 3/4 cup cheese in small bowl.
Fold into squash and place into a buttered casserole dish.
Top with remaining cheese/butter/crouton mixture.
Bake 475 for 20 min or until lightly browned.
For a little more crunch to the top crust I usually finish
this under the broiler for a minute or two.
Judy/Buffalo
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