Spaghetti Squash with Brown Butter and Parmesan
Spaghetti Squash with Brown Butter and Parmesan is rated
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Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
50 minutes
Servings:
6
Spaghetti squash derives its name from the nature of its flesh: Once it is cooked and cut in half, the flesh can be separated into strands that recall the famed Italian pasta. The squash has a delicate flavor so requires only subtle enhancement.
Ingredients:
- 1 spaghetti squash, 2 1/2 to 3 lb.
- 4 Tbs. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Directions:
Place the whole squash in a large pot and add water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until the squash can be easily pierced with a knife, about 45 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter and cook it until it turns brown and just begins to smoke, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove immediately from the heat and stir in the nutmeg.
When the squash is done, drain and set aside until cool enough to handle. Cut the squash in half lengthwise and, using a fork, scrape out the seeds and discard. Place the squash halves, cut sides up, on a serving platter. Using the fork, scrape the flesh free of the skin, carefully separating it into the spaghetti-like strands that it naturally forms. Leave the strands mounded in the squash halves. If the butter has cooled, place over medium heat until hot.
To serve, drizzle the butter evenly over the squash. Sprinkle with the cheese and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately. Serves 6.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter and cook it until it turns brown and just begins to smoke, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove immediately from the heat and stir in the nutmeg.
When the squash is done, drain and set aside until cool enough to handle. Cut the squash in half lengthwise and, using a fork, scrape out the seeds and discard. Place the squash halves, cut sides up, on a serving platter. Using the fork, scrape the flesh free of the skin, carefully separating it into the spaghetti-like strands that it naturally forms. Leave the strands mounded in the squash halves. If the butter has cooled, place over medium heat until hot.
To serve, drizzle the butter evenly over the squash. Sprinkle with the cheese and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately. Serves 6.
Adapted from
Williams-Sonoma Seasonal Celebration Series,
Autumn,
by Joanne Weir
(Time-Life Books, 1997).
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Rated 3 out of
5
by
Trish from
New way to cook spaghetti squash...
A great way to cook the squash. It made a lot, so this would be a great recipe for a dinner party or a family gathering. I would make a lot more butter next time. It disappeared in the squash.
Date published: 2019-01-30
Rated 5 out of
5
by
artofcooking from
Great Autumn side dish
Easy and delicious. A new, interesting way to cook the squash. Followed all steps and it came together beautifully, as a recipe and on the serving platter.
Only slight (?)change is that I warmed the butter but did not brown it.
Date published: 2014-11-09