Serves 2

Ingredients:

• 1 Spaghetti Squash
• 1 ½  lb Roma Tomatoes
• 2 Carrots, chopped
• 2 Celery Stalks, chopped finely
• 8 oz Cremini Mushrooms, sliced
• 1 Onion, chopped
• 3 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 3 cloves Garlic, sliced very thinly
• 2 tsp Sugar
• Sea Salt and Pepper 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Use a fork to stab holes all over the squash. Place on a baking sheet and cook in the oven for 1 hour, or until soft.

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Score a small X in the bottom of each tomato and place in the boiling water. Blanch for 1 minute. Remove the tomatoes and place in a large bowl filled with ice water until cool to the touch. Gently peel with a small knife, starting at the X. Purée the peeled tomatoes in a blender or food processor until smooth. Alternately, for a chunkier sauce, gently smash with a potato masher.

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over a high flame until hot. Add onions, carrots and celery, and season with a pinch of salt. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add mushrooms and season with a pinch of salt. Cook until wilted and slightly browned, about 12 minutes. Add garlic and stir to combine. Continue cooking for another 3 minutes. Add tomato purée, sugar and a pinch of sea salt. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Stir often, cooking until the sauce thickens, about 30 minutes.

Cut squash in half and scoop out the seeds. Scrape the inside flesh with a fork to resemble spaghetti. Divide between 2 plates and top with the Mushroom Bolognese.