GF "Spaghetti" with tomato sauce

Hey all!

So we found a dinner that our whole family, even the toddler, enjoys! So of course I wanted to share. It's also gluten free and fairly low effort, so it's great for a busy night!

Ingredients: 

2 spaghetti squash

2 large cans crushed tomatoes

1 green pepper

1 large onion

EVOO (or other cooking oil)

Butter 

Spices to taste (I used sage, garlic powder, cracked black pepper, kosher salt, fresh parsley, fresh basil)

Instructions:

- Slice spaghetti squash in half the long way and scoop out seeds (you can prepare these just like pumpkin seeds!)

- Spread butter liberally along the insides of squash and sprinkle with pepper and salt. 

- Place squash facedown on a large cookie sheet (or any oven-safe dish) and bake for 50 mins at 425 degrees Fahrenheit. You want the inner flesh fork tender so you can easily scrape the spaghetti-like innards easily with a fork. Baking times may vary slightly, so start checking for doneness around 30-40 mins. 

- When done, scrape squash innards out with a fork and place in large serving bowl. Alternately, you can add in innards right into your sauté pan (after you've made the sauce!). 

- In a large sauté pan, sauté diced green peppers and diced onion. Add in spices and tomatoes and simmer for 10 mins. 

- As a side, I popped some Udi's GF bread in the toaster, then buttered and sprinkled with garlic powder for an easy Garlic Bread. 

- Top squash with sauce and enjoy!