Double-Spaghetti Squash

 

1

medium spaghetti squash (about 3 lb)

4

oz uncooked spaghetti, broken in half

1/4

cup chopped fresh parsley

2

tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1

tablespoon margarine or butter, melted

1

tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1/2

teaspoon garlic salt

• 1 Prick squash with fork; place on microwavable paper towel in microwave oven. Microwave on High 8 minutes; turn squash over. Microwave 8 to 11 minutes longer or until tender. Let stand 10 minutes.
• 2 Meanwhile, cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package; return spaghetti to saucepan.
• 3 Cut squash lengthwise in half; remove seeds and fibers. Reserve one half for another use. From other half, remove spaghetti-like strands with 2 forks; reserve shell. Add squash and remaining ingredients to spaghetti in saucepan; toss. Return spaghetti mixture to squash shell to serve.