Spaghetti squash also is known as vegetable spaghetti or noodle squash because after it is cooked, it looks a lot like pasta. Try this month's recipe, which uses squash in place of spaghetti.

Spaghetti Squash with Fresh Tomato Basil Sauce

Cooking fast, healthy and flavorful meals can be a challenge. Too often, busy families rely on pre-packaged ingredients to make a meal. But UW Hospital and Clinics' Executive Chef, John Marks, has strategies to help even the busiest cooks prepare fresh, fast and delicious food. Each month, Chef John will host a short, one-meal lesson incorporating healthy ingredients and easy preparation tips. Learn how to improve your cooking techniques, or how to transform a favorite recipe into a healthier dish.

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Chef John doesn't have a recipe for you this month, but he's still helping you learn in the kitchen. Get a lesson on knives, including how to care for the utensil and cut many common vegetables and fruits.

Knife Skills

This month Chef John really goes outside the box, lending a helping hand in making a hamburger casserole dinner. His version features fresh ground beef and vegetables. Get the recipe: https://www.uwhealth.org/38606

Hamburger Casserole

Chef John shows you how to whip up a savory breakfast or brunch dish with eggs, fresh vegtables and herbs and smoked gouda cheese in no time at all. Get the recipe: https://www.uwhealth.org/38611

Frittata

Looking for a simple, quick dinner made with natural ingredients? Try Chef John's Mac n Cheese with real Wisconsin cheese. Get the recipe: https://www.uwhealth.org/38604

Mac n Cheese

Chef John uses some surprising ingredients to make a cold soup, which can be refreshing on a warm summer day or night. Get the recipe: https://www.uwhealth.org/37567

Spaghetti Squash with Fresh Tomato Basil Sauce

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