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Puttanesca with Spaghetti Squash

Puttanesca refers to a bold, flavorful pasta sauce used in Italian-inspired dishes. It is a delicious and healthy option atop the spaghetti squash "noodles".
Meal Type: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Food Category: Pasta/Rice
Dietary Preference: Gluten Free, Low Carb
Servings: 1 Serving
Calories: 289kcal

Ingredients

  • ¼ spaghetti squash zucchini noodles or regular noodles/pasta
  • 1 ½ tsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 cup tomatoes diced, diced
  • 1 tbsp Kalamata olives diced, pitted
  • ¼ cup diced peppers
  • 1 slice bacon chopped
  • 1 tsp capers drained
  • ¼ tsp dried oregano
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil
  • 1 tsp parmesan cheese optional; shredded

Instructions

  • Bake squash 375º for 40 minutes or until tender.
  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook bacon. Remove all but 1 tbsp grease.
  • Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add peppers and cook for 2 min. Add diced tomatoes with juice, olives, capers, oregano, and crushed red pepper.
  • Simmer sauce covered medium-low heat until thickened, breaking up tomatoes with spoon, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Scrape out the insides of the squash.
  • Pour sauce over squash, and top with cheese & basil.

Notes

4 servings

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Natural Sugar: 13g
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