This is a super simple gluten-free, vegetarian side dish...and it is so. damn. good. It doesn't require much effort at all if you have prepared pesto on hand. If you don't want the oven on for extended periods of time in the summer, you can microwave your squash.
Spaghetti Squash with Pesto and Parmesan
serves 4-6
1 medium to large spaghetti squash baked or microwaved. Once cool enough, split it lengthwise and remove the pulp and seeds. Only remove the goopy stuff, the stranded, spaghetti-like stuff is what we're looking for. Use a fork and separate the the strands from the shell of the squash. Toss the squash in a bowl with 1/3 cup of pesto and 1/3 cup of parmesan cheese. Salt and pepper to taste. Preheat Broiler. Spread your squash mixture in a medium baking dish and sprinkle the top with a layer of parmesan cheese. Place the dish in the broiler for about 10 minutes or until the cheese on top gets a little crispy and takes on a golden hue.
Want to go the distance? Before you sprinkle the parmesan on the top, add freshly sliced tomato.