Ingredients:
- 1 medium (approx. 3 lb / 1.36 kg) spaghetti squash
- 2 tbsp (30ml) extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp (3g) kosher salt
- ¼ tsp (1g) cracked black pepper
- 1 tbsp (15ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves (15g) garlic, minced
- 1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cups (90g) fresh baby spinach
- ¼ cup (30g) feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp (1g) red pepper flakes
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Rub the flesh with 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the squash cut-side down on the baking sheet and roast for 35–45 minutes until a fork slides into the skin and flesh with zero resistance.
- Let the squash cool for 5 minutes, then use a fork to scrape the flesh into long strands.
- Heat 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add cherry tomatoes and sauté for 2–3 minutes until skins blister.
- Lower heat to medium and stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes for 60 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss in the baby spinach and stir for 1–2 minutes until just wilted.
- Transfer roasted squash strands into the skillet and fold gently with tongs.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and crumbled feta; season with final salt and pepper before plating.