Spaghetti Squash Gratin

Introduce

Chef :

fenway

Spaghetti Squash Gratin

I like roasting spaghetti sqash whole so it's delicate flavor comes through. This gratin is.simple and lighter than most, it really enhances the squash for a great side or light entree.

Ingredient

Cooking time :

20 mins

small red onion, chopped, or any onion

cream, heavy, light or half and half

1/2 tbsp

black pepper and salt to taste

1/2 tsp

hot sauce such as Franks brand

1/4 cup

grated romano cheese, parmesan can be substituted

1 tbsp

slices bacon, precooked just slightly, to render some of the fat

1/4 cup

romano or parmesan cheese, grated

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Line a baking pan with foil. Preheat the oven to.425

* Step 2

Place squash on prepared pan cut a deep slit in the top with a sharp knife to vent.

* Step 3

Roast until.very tender. A knife should slide in easy. It takes about an hour depending on the size

* Step 4

Cut in half and remove all seeds

* Step 5

With a fork remove squash strands to a bowl.discard skin.

* Step 6

Butter a 9 inch baking pan. Have oven at 425

* Step 7

In a medium skillet melt butter, add onion and garlic and soften, add cream, broth, lemon, pepper,salt, cajun seasoning and hot sauce. Bring to a boil cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and add romano cheese. Pour mixture over squash in bowl and mix well.