Spaghetti Squash with Olives & Goat Cheese

    A sprinkle of goat cheese and fresh parsley adds creamy freshness to this veggie-packed dish.
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    Spaghetti Squash with Olives & Goat Cheese

    Recipe by Joe Piccirillo

    Start to Finish: 25 minutes

    Servings: 4

    Ingredients

    • 1 medium spaghetti squash (1 3/4 lb.), halved and seeded
    • 1/4 cup olive oil
    • 1 can (15 oz.) diced fire-roasted tomatoes
    • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
    • 1 tsp. dried oregano
    • 1/2 cup halved pitted kalamata olives
    • Crumbled goat cheese and chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

    Preparation

    In microwave-safe dish, place squash, cut-side down; add 1/2 cup water. Microwave on high until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Using fork, scrape squash into strands. In large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add tomatoes, garlic, and oregano; cook until garlic is tender, 15 minutes. Stir in squash and olives until warmed; season. Garnish.