Spaghetti Squash Marinara with Shrimp

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    504 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Spaghetti Squash Marinara with Shrimp

Spaghetti Squash with Chunky Roasted Marinara and Shrimp is a healthy way to eat pasta and tomato sauce.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 large spaghetti squash
  • salt and pepper
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil , divided
  • 1 tin flat anchovy fillets
  • 4-5 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1 sweet onion , thinly sliced
  • 1 serrano chile , minced *see note
  • 28 ounce can whole tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup red cooking wine
  • 7-8 fresh oregano leaves
  • 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley , coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves , hand torn
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 pound large shrimp , shell and tail removed, raw
  • Parmesan Cheese , for garnish
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut spaghetti squash in half, remove seeds and membranes, baste with 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil on cut sides and inside.
  2. Place cut side up, on a large rimmed baking sheet. Season with sea salt and pepper. Roast for 45- 60 minutes, or until spaghetti squash is is fork tender. It might only take 25-30 minutes for a smaller squash.
  3. In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add anchovy fillets. They will literally melt into the olive oil. Add garlic, onions and serrano chile. Lower heat to medium and saute until onions are soft and opaque.
  4. Halve plum tomatoes, adding to mixture along with any liquid in the can and red wine, stir and heat for 2-3 minutes. Simmer for 15 minutes so liquid can reduce. Add parsley, basil and sugar, continue to heat over low.
  5. Add shrimp, spooning sauce over them to cook and keep moist. Heat for 5-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and tails curl slightly.
  6. Spaghetti squash should be about done. Crispy skins should separate from meaty interior easily. From the oven you can knock the exterior and it should sound hollow. Remove from oven.
  7. Set up a cooling rack over baking sheet. Using a fork, rake out interior pulp of spaghetti squash. It should resemble pasta strands. Put raked pulp onto cooling rack to allow excess liquid to drain off.
  8. Fork a pile of spaghetti squash onto a plate, followed by roasted marinara and top with shrimp. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan if desired.
  9. If you've tried this recipe, come back to let us know how it went in the comments or ratings.

Notes

  • Chiles can have oils that will burn your finger tips. Unfortunately you won't be able to tell if the oils are hot until you start working with the pepper. To avoid tender finger tips or *gasp* accidentally touching your eye, coat hands in olive oil, fashion plastic sandwich baggies into gloves or use powder-free latex gloves. If you do end up with sore fingers, soak them in milk or cream, the higher the fat content the better.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 504kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 286mg (95%) Sodium 1259mg (52%) Potassium 1163mg (33%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 28g (56%) Vitamin A 1300IU (26%) Vitamin C 44.4mg (49%) Calcium 369mg (37%) Iron 6.6mg (37%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 504 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 504kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 286mg 95%
Sodium 1259mg 52%
Potassium 1163mg 25%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 28g 56%
Vitamin A 1300IU 26%
Vitamin C 44.4mg 49%
Calcium 369mg 37%
Iron 6.6mg 37%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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