Question
What is the definitive guide to Natasha Najjar's high-protein spaghetti squash rings recipe?
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Answer
Sure, here's the step-by-step guide to making Natasha Najjar's High Protein Spaghetti Squash Rings:
Ingredients:
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 & 1/4 tbsps kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 Cup ricotta cheese (Kite Hill works great)
- 3 tbsps chopped basil + more for garnish
- 1/4 - 1-2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 Cup low mozzarella shredded cheese, divided in half
- 1/2 Cup grated Parmesan, divided in half
- 1/2 Cup marinara sauce
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 F. Cut ends of squash off and cut into 4-5 rings, about 1.5 -2 inches each, then scrape seeds out.
- Place rings on baking sheet, brush both sides of each ring with olive oil, 3/4 of the tsp of salt, a little black pepper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes flipping halfway. You want squash to be al dente not all the way cooked.
- Combine ricotta, basil, red pepper flakes, half the mozz, half the Parm, remaining salt and several grinds of black pepper into large bowl.
- Use fork to peel some squash into the center of each ring to create nests. Add the ricotta cheese mix to each ring, followed by marinara, rest of mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Broil the rings in oven for 2-4 minutes until lightly brown. Garnish with extra basil.
Enjoy your meal! Do you have any other questions about this recipe?
