Side dishe for 2

Spaghetti Squash Primavera

Name: Spaghetti Squash Primavera
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 small spaghetti squash; 1 tsp olive oil; 1 tbsp minced shallots; 1 clove garlic; 1/4 cup red onion; 1/4 cup celery; 1/4 cup carrots; 1 cup broccoli florets; 1/2 cup diced zucchini; 2 cups homemade marinara sauce; 1/2 tbsp grated pecorino romano; 3 oz fresh mozzarella

Microwaved spaghetti squash is tossed with sautéed vegetables, marinara sauce, pecorino, and melted mozzarella.

Typical price

$11.49for 4 servings

$2.87 per serving$11.49 for 4

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30 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
2servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Italian Vegetarian Side dishes Fall

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Winter squash (butternut, spaghetti)$1.29/lb typical	1.5 lb	$1.94Typical price
Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical	a little	$0.04Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
Red onions$1.49/lb typical	a little	$0.12Typical price
Celery$2.29 each typical	a little	$0.14Typical price
Carrots$1.09/lb typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
Broccoli$1.99/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.37Typical price
Zucchini and summer squash$1.79/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.25Typical price
Pasta sauce$0.10/oz typical	17 oz	$1.70Typical price
Blue cheese, brie, queso fresco, paneer$0.80/oz typical	a little	$0.10Typical price
Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical	3 oz	$0.90Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$5.74

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

1 small spaghetti squash
1 tsp olive oil
1 tbsp minced shallots
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup red onion
1/4 cup celery
1/4 cup carrots
1 cup broccoli florets
1/2 cup diced zucchini
2 cups homemade marinara sauce
1/2 tbsp grated pecorino romano
3 oz fresh mozzarella

Steps

Cut the squash in half, remove the seeds, and place the halves cut-side down in a microwave-safe dish with water.
Microwave the squash for 8 to 10 minutes, until the flesh separates into strands with a fork.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the shallots, garlic, onion, celery, and carrots for 4 minutes.
Add the broccoli and zucchini, cover the skillet, and cook for 4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Stir in the marinara sauce and simmer for 3 minutes, then scrape in the squash strands.
Top with pecorino and mozzarella, cover, and cook for 2 minutes until the cheese melts.

Swaps

Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Zucchini and summer squash for Bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price