I wasn’t a fan of squash growing up as a kid, but over time I have learned to love squash prepared certain ways.  This is one that I salivate over!  It’s so good and very simple to make!

Recipe

Cut a large spaghetti squash in half and fill the cavities with 8 garlic cloves and 2 tablespoons butter.  Drizzle with olive oil and cover with foil.  Bake in the oven at 400 degrees for 45-60 minutes until squash is soft.

Scrape out the squash into a bowl and add 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil or 1/4 cup basil pesto.  Add 1 cup shredded mozzarella, salt and pepper to taste and mix well.  Serve warm with fresh tomatoes.

Emily Saddler

Emily is a Master Gardener, wife of a professional landscape contractor, homeschool mom of 7 cute kids, yoga/pilates instructor and very passionate advocate of organic home-grown food! Emily maintains a blog called “The Organic Suburban Farm Girl” where she shares gardening advice, delicious recipes made with fresh, organic ingredients, herbal and natural home care products and her escapades as the keeper of both backyard chickens and honeybees!