SPAGHETTI SQUASH

serves 6

• 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 3 pounds)
• 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese - grated
• 3 tablespoons of butter (or olive oil)
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper

Half the squash lengthwise and remove and discard the seeds.

Place the squash, cut side down in a microwave safe baking dish.

Cook the squash on high for approximately 7-10 minutes, depending on the size of your squash and how powerful your microwave is. If you do not have an automatic turntable in your microwave, give the dish a turn every 3 minutes to ensure even cooking.

Using a dinner fork, rake the squash into spaghetti-like strands from the shell.

Toss the squash with parmesan cheese, butter or olive oil, salt and pepper.

Garnish with freshly chopped basil, oregano, or parsley.