Spaghetti Squash with Cherry Tomatoes and Ricotta
serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 lg spaghetti squash
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 4 cl garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/4 t garlic, minced
- 1/4 t crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 C fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 C fresh oregano
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 pts cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 C white wine
Instructions
- Cut the squash lengthwise in half, scoop out the seeds, then roast upside down in 1/2-inch of water at 350 until the skin yields to pressure. Scrape the squash into a bowl using a fork.
- Saute the sliced garlic in oil until golden. Remove from heat.
- Combine the ricotta, red pepper, 3T basil, 3T oregano and reserve.
- Sauté the onion in olive oil until translucent. Add the minced garlic and heat until fragrant. Add the tomatoes, wine and salt and cook until the tomatoes are juicy, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining basil and oregano.
- Plate the squash, top with the tomatoes, roasted garlic, and the ricotta mixture, and serve.