I have never really been a big fan of squash..zucchini, butternut, pumpkin, yada yada yada...but as I get older so do my taste buds I guess, because now I enjoy most of them. A friend of mine made this dish for our "Gourd" themed dinner and it was so good I had to have the recipe. It is a simple recipe from a popular recipe site and I didn't change much besides the name. Be prepared to see spaghetti squash in a whole new way because this dish is delicious!!

Spaghetti Squash with a Greek Kick!

Ingredients

1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 red onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
3 tablespoons sliced black olives ( Kalamata if you have them)
4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Lightly grease a baking sheet, or put a piece of foil on baking sheet. Makes clean up a lot easier.
Place spaghetti squash cut sides down on the prepared baking sheet, and bake 40-45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a sharp knife can be inserted with only a little resistance. Remove squash from oven, and set aside to cool enough to be easily handled.

Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic, and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, and cook only until tomatoes are warm.

Use a large spoon to scoop the stringy pulp from the squash, and place in a medium bowl. Toss with the sauteed vegetables, feta cheese, olives, and basil. Serve warm.