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August 2, 2011
Spaghetti Squash Parmesan
Tasty Side Dishes
Prep time:
1 1/2 hoursbaking time:
30 minutes“We got such a kick out of watching Grandma scrape the 'noodles' out of the squash.”
Ingredients
Serves 8
- 1 (1 1/2-pound) spaghetti squash
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black or white pepper
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
2
Cut the squash in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds. Place squash on a baking sheet. Bake until tender, about 1 hour. Separate the strands of squash with a fork and place in a medium bowl; discard shells. Maintain the oven temperature.
3
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour. Reduce heat to low. Cook mixture, stirring continually, for 5 minutes.
4
Dissolve bouillon cubes in hot water. Stir into flour mixture. Add milk gradually, whisking continually.
5
Cook the sauce, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan, salt and black pepper.
6
Add squash to the sauce and mix well. Spoon into a 3-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan. Bake until bubbly and golden, about 30 minutes.
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Grandma's Secret Tip
Grandma's Secret Tip
This casserole is even more delicious (and filling) when topped with feta cheese and toasted walnuts or sunflower kernels. Grandma crumbled about 1/2 cup feta cheese over the top, then sprinkled it with about 1/2 cup toasted walnuts or sunflower kernels before baking.
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