
A delightful twist on your typical spaghetti recipe. High in nutrients, low in calories, this is one easy weeknight recipe you don't want to miss!
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Wash any dirt off your squash and remove any stickers. Slice the squash in half so you have two oblong shapes. Place the squash face down on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Set aside until oven is heated.
Once the oven in heated, slide the baking sheet with the squash into the center of the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes or until it the inner flesh flakes easily with a fork.
In the meantime, cook the lentils according to package directions.
When the lentils are finished with only a little water left in the pot, add the desired amount of spaghetti sauce to the pot to heat up. More spaghetti sauce will help to thin out the mixture and less will give you a chunkier tomato sauce. Try adding dried herbs like rosemary, thyme, oregano, garlic, bay leaf, etc. for a flavor and antioxidant boost!
When the spaghetti squash is done baking and has cooled enough to pick up, flake the inner flesh out with a fork into a large bowl. The flesh should come out in a noodle like fashion.
Divide the spaghetti squash into two bowls and top each with the lentil spaghetti sauce. Grate fresh cheese on top of the dish and garnish it with your fresh herbs. This is sure to be a colorful piece everyone will enjoy!