Spaghetti Squash Parmesan

Ingredients

• 2 whole Spaghetti Squash (Medium size (about 2-3 pounds each))
• 1 to 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (Extra virgin olive oil)
• ½ teaspoon Salt (Or to taste)
• ½ teaspoon Black Pepper (Freshly ground, or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
• 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
• ½ teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (Optional, for a touch of heat)
• 2 cups Marinara Sauce (Or your favorite bolognese sauce)
• 8 ounces Fresh Mozzarella (One ball, thinly sliced)
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese (Finely grated, for sprinkling on top)
• Fresh Basil (Chopped, for garnish)
• Fresh Oregano (Chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Carefully slice the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scrape out and discard the seeds and stringy fibers from the center of each half.
3. Brush the cut surfaces of the spaghetti squash halves with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Place the squash halves cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the squash is slightly tender and can be easily pierced with a fork.
6. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and carefully flip the squash halves so they are cut-side up.
7. Use a fork to gently shred the inside flesh of the squash halves, creating spaghetti-like strands. Be careful not to pierce the skin.
8. Sprinkle dried basil and dried oregano evenly over the shredded squash.
9. Spoon approximately 1 cup of marinara sauce or prepared bolognese sauce into each spaghetti squash half, distributing it evenly over the strands.
10. Arrange the thinly sliced fresh mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce in each squash half, overlapping the slices as necessary to cover the surface.
11. If desired, sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes over the cheese for a touch of heat.
12. Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the mozzarella cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown.
13. Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Sprinkle the baked spaghetti squash with finely grated Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.
14. Allow the squash to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!