Courtesy of Jeff Tidswell

SPAGHETTI SQUASH AU GRATIN INGREDIENTS:

• salt and black pepper to taste • ¾ cup fat-free sour cream • 1 cup shredded light Cheddar cheese • cooking spray

• 1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded • 3 tablespoons light margarine • 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

DIRECTIONS: 1. Place spaghetti squash in a covered dish and add ¼ inch of water. Microwave for 10 to 12 minutes. Scrape insides of squash with a fork and transfer to a small bowl. 2. Heat margarine in a medium skillet over medium heat while spaghetti squash is cooking and cook onion, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt and pepper until the onion is browned, 5 to 10 minutes. 3. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. 4. Mix spaghetti squash, onion mixture, sour cream and half of the Cheddar cheese together. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and top with remaining cheese. 5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Turn on broiler for the last 2 to 3 minutes and broil until gratin is golden brown on top.

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