New Love

 I hope I didn't get you too excited...for my new love is...Spaghetti Squash. Wow, have you tried this yet?  What an awesome little veggie, well not so little.  I have heard time and time again that you can substitute pasta dishes with spaghetti squash, and being a fanatic about my pasta (carbs in general), I have been stubborn to give it a try.  I went a head and decided to be creative this weekend and bought myself a nice looking (whatever that is) squash, and looked up how to bake it.  

This was the easiest thing ever to cook, probably more simple (for the not so average cook) than boiling noodles.  I cut the squash in half...added some olive oil...teeny pinch of salt and pepper and placed it face down on a cookie sheet, then slid it into a 450 degree oven.  

I went over to my DVR...poured myself a glass of red vino and caught up on my American Idol.  Thirty minutes was the perfect amount of time for me to rest my feet and relax.  Once my timer went off I got up, pulled out the squash and set it aside while I warmed up my organic, low sodium tomato sauce .   In a pan I sauteed some shallots, garlic, and mushrooms to add to the sauce (adds so much flavor!).  I also tossed in a few veggie meatballs (made from vegetable protein). 

I scrapped out the squash (which came out looking just like noodles, no effort involved)...poured over my perfect pasta sauce...couple of basil leaves and parm on top....

Et Voila ! 

 Do not be afraid to give this one a try.  The squash was absolutely delicious.  It has so few calories and is loaded with vitamin C, Niacin, B vitamins and potassium, and best part of all...NO WHITE FLOUR- which does nothing for our bodies. 

I will have more on my training routine coming your way this week.  Just wanted to give you guys a healthy dinner idea for this week. 

Health and Happiness

T