Yummy spaghetti squash casserole to warm you up - It’s Cold Out There!

Man, it is raining here in Northern California AND cold! Well not East Coast cold, but cold for this converted California Girl. As I was grocery shopping I spied some spaghetti squash and new this meal would warm me up and its under 300 calories! (they say 165 calories but I use full fat milk and 1/2 the amount of cheese but full fat, so I am rounding it up to a measly 300 calories) This is seriously my favorite dish. When I first made it I couldn't believe how easy it was to cook with spaghetti squash. You'll see me share all sorts of variations as I make them this winter. I also make a version with red sauce, ground beef (or turkey) as an alternative baked ziti - I literally can't get enough of spaghetti squash and can enjoy all my favorite sauces without all the bloating carbs.

You probably have this already in yrou fridge!

You can find the recipe here

http://www.skinnytaste.com/baked-spaghetti-squash-and-cheese/

I made a few changes which I think make it even better and richer for a few added saturated fats & calories that are so worth it!

- two cloves minced garlic - added with onions

- 2 teaspoons Cayenne Papper (I like things with a kick!)

- organic full fat mild cheddar - 6 oz. vs. 8 oz. low fat

- organic whole milk vs. low fat / 2% milk

A few notes about spaghetti squash, it tends to have a lot of water, so it is best cooked then baked in a casserole. If you want to use it as a pasta and simply put sauce on it, I would drain it first. I also do not bake mine in the oven - I microwave it after cutting it in half for 20 minutes. So easy!

Literally so easy but be carefuel when handling - its HOT!