Sweetened Spaghetti Squash

Ingredients

• 1 spaghetti squash
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cut the spaghetti squash in half and scoop out the seeds. Place the squash, cut side down, in a baking dish.
3. Bake for 30 minutes, or until squash is tender and can be easily pierced with a fork.
4. Once the squash is cooked, use a fork to remove the strands of spaghetti squash.
5. Place the squash in a bowl and set aside.
6. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, salt and pepper and whisk together.
7. Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. Pour the sauce over the spaghetti squash and mix to combine.
9. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• Spaghetti squash is a type of winter squash, which is a type of gourd.
• The spaghetti squash was first cultivated in the United States in the 1920s.
• Spaghetti squash is a great source of vitamins A, B6, and C, as well as calcium, magnesium, and potassium.