Ingredients

  • 1 (3 lb) spaghetti squash
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder (regular or low-sodium) or 1 teaspoon vegetable stock powder (regular or low-sodium)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 12 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 14 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti, cooked
  • 14 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • fresh ground black pepper

Method

  • Halve the squash and scrape out the seeds and their strings.
  • Place the squash halves, cut side down, in a large pot and add 2 inches water; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer about 20 minutes until squash is tender; drain.
  • Use a fork to dislodge the spaghetti-like strands from the squash and separate; discard the shells of the squash.
  • Combine bouillon powder with 1/2 cup boiling water.
  • In large skillet over medium heat, heat oil and cook garlic 1 minute.
  • Add squash strands and cook, stirring, about 1/2 minute.
  • Add chicken bouillon, parsley, basil and lemon; cook, tossing gently, until the liquid simmers.
  • Turn off heat, add the cooked spaghetti and toss to mix thoroughly.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan and pepper.