Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 medium spaghetti squash
2 tablespoons butter
1 small yellow onion, cut in half and very thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation

Cut the spaghetti squash in half and remove the seeds. Place in a covered dish with a 1/4 inch of water and microwave for 10 -12 minutes.
In a medium sized skillet over medium heat, add the butter, onions, red pepper and thyme and cook until the onions are slightly brown in color. Salt and pepper to taste.
Using a fork, scrape the insides of the squash and transfer to a small bowl.
Combine the squash, onions, sour cream and half the cheese together and mix well. Transfer the mixture to a buttered baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
Place into a 375\u00b0 for 15 - 20 minutes until golden brown on top.