Mushroom Primavera with Spaghetti Squash

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 1/2 tablespoons sliced Kalamata olives 3/4 cup crumbled, fat-free feta cheese 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 cup chopped onion 1 pound white button mushrooms, sliced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 spaghetti squash (about 3 pounds) 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
Directions
With the tip of a knife, pierce squash in about 5 places. Place on paper towel in microwave and cook on high for 10 minutes, or until squash has softened. When cool enough to handle, cut squash lengthwise and remove seeds with a spoon. Remove the spaghetti-like strands of squash with a fork, set aside and cover to keep warm (or reheat in microwave at serving time).

Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add a single layer of mushrooms and cook, without stirring, for about 5 minutes or until mushrooms become red-brown on one side. Stir in onion and garlic and cook for 3 more minutes, until onions are softened. Add tomatoes, cheese and olives and cook about 3 minutes longer, until mixture is hot and bubbling. Remove pan from heat and stir in basil. Divide squash among 4 shallow serving bowls. Spoon sauce over spaghetti squash and garnish with additional freshly chopped basil. Serve immediately.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SARASHLEYP.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 221.5
  • Total Fat: 5.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 773.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 34.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 7.6 g
  • Protein: 15.8 g

Member Reviews
  • 1BODY1LIFE
    I used regular black olives and canned, chopped tomatoes, with fresh mushroom slices and added 3 Laughing Cow cheese wedges for a creamier sauce. It only increased the calories 16 per serving. I hadn't cooked spaghetti squash in years but now I'll serve it often. Thanks for expanding my horizons! - 5/30/09
  • VINGRAM
    Even my husband said this was good. Thanks! - 1/10/11
  • MSKIZ69
    Made this for tonight's dinner and tomorrow's lunch--yummy!!! - 2/10/13
  • VTORIA3
    Husband LOVED it! I am withholding my comment until I re-make the recipe using fresh basil....I am thinking it's going to be an entirely different dish. I am a fresh herb lover. - 3/19/12
  • HANSONSJOURNEY
    Oh my gosh! This recipe is amazing. Based on other comments I added the Laughing Cow cheese and deleted the olives. Definitely a recipe for the cookbook. - 2/29/12
  • CCMESPARKY
    My husband and I loved this! One of my three kids actually ate it so that is saying something. I cooked the squash in the crockpot on low all day (8hours), came home & it was ready. Had my ingred's pre-chopped so it was easy breezy to make after a long day. This is a keeper! Thanks Sarashleyp! - 11/9/11
  • CD9547181
    This was delicious! I added some crushed red pepper and Italian seasoning, but I loved all the flavors in this one. Thanks! - 9/11/11
  • KAISAI1
    Sounds yummy for the tummy!!! :)
    - 9/11/11
  • CD4916938
    I love spaghetti squash. I will definitely be making this recipe again. - 5/1/11
  • MEGANGOWENS
    This was my first time ever even seeing spaghetti squash. That seems bizarre considering my adventurous taste. It was absolutely delicious. I had to add a dash of salt to perk up the flavors, but it is up there on my list of favorite meals :) - 9/30/10
  • AGREGRACEJ
    Yum! My family didn't care too much for it, but what do they know? I thought it was wonderful and look forward to the leftovers tomorrow. - 9/12/10
  • VEGGIWAY
    I used a combination of black olives, canned diced tomatoes, and veggie cheese with the garlic, and it was wonderful. - 4/11/10
  • RWEBBER8
    This recipe is soooooo good! I omitted the olives and took the advice of adding two Laughing Cow cheese wedges for more creaminess. The calories just seem too good to be true with this dish. Tasty and filling, I'm not so sure... - 3/10/10
  • MSU_GAL
    Holy Moly, this is heaven! No olives for me, I just don't like them. This was amazing! And the serving size is enough to actually fill you up for so few calories. I hope you have more recipes out there... - 1/21/10
  • GGROSE67
    Finally I have the instructions I need . The Squash and Baby Bellas are all set to go for this evening's meal. - 11/24/09
  • GEOGIRL
    Loved this, thanks for sharing! I added diced red peppers and it worked out great :) - 3/17/09
  • BEHERENOW31
    This was so yummy - even though I used dried basil :) It was quick and easy too! - 3/11/09
  • CHOC_LAIT
    Very nice i added more garlic and sauteed
    VOila an excellent spaghetti squash recipe - 2/26/09
  • DETTGRFAN1
    Sounds so good! Can't wait to try it! - 2/26/09