Spaghetti squash with caramelized bacon, garlic, and onion with sauted spinach and kale

So once again, here's a recipe that I saw online and totally changed to make my own. Spaghetti squash is a monster I've been trying to harness for a while and now I think I got it! Here is the original recipe- spaghetti squash- however the only part I really used was how to cook the squash, and the basic ingredients. I highly recommend this method of cooking the squash. Its super easy and the squash actually turns out perfect! 

Squash-

1.) preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 

2.) Cut about one inch off each end of the squash. Then continue to slice the squash in one inch rings. 

3.) Brush the parchment paper with olive oil, and then both sides of the squash ring. Season with salt and pepper on both sides. 

4.) Bake squash rings for approximately 30 minutes or until very tender. You will need to let the squash cool for 10 minutes after baking so that you can shred it easily- make sure to account for that when cooking the other ingredients.

5.) When squash has cooled slightly and other ingredients are ready, make a small cut in each ring and peel the skin off. The flesh of the squash will basically shred itself with a little pulling with a fork or even your fingers. See below for when to add to other ingredients.

WHILE SQUASH IS COOLING COOK OTHER INGREDIENTS:

Other ingredients:

- 6 pieces of bacon cut into 1 inch pieces

- 1/2 onion diced

- 2 large garlic cloves minced

- 3 cups of fresh spinach/kale mix

Heat skillet on medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook until edges begin to brown. Add diced onion and garlic. Cook until onions and garlic are caramelized and bacon is cooked, but not crispy. Add Spinach and kale one handful at a time, stiring until wilted between each addition. BE CAREFUL WHEN ADDING FRESH SPINACH AND KALE- IT HOLDS WATER AND WILL POP WHEN MIXED WITH THE BACON GREASE. 

Once bacon, onions, garlic, spinach, and kale are ready, turn off heat and add in the squash. Use method outlined above in how to peel and shredd the squash. Stir until squash is combined with other ingredients and serve immediately. 

Notes: Spaghetti squash is a great alternative to real spaghetti noodles, however if you're expecting wheat based pasta noodles you will be dissapointed. See my other post about Zoodles for another noodle alternative. Enjoy!!!