INGREDIENTS

-Olive oil
-1 butternut squash, halved with seeds removed
-1 large red onion, thinly sliced
-2 cloves garlic, minced
-1/2 tsp or to taste dried rosemary
-Optional: chopped precooked chicken
-1 box baby spinach leaves
-1 box whole wheat (if you can't get fresh) spaghetti
-Parmesan for the table
-Salt and Pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the squash halves in a microwave-safe shallow dish with 1/4 cup water and steam for 4 minutes.

2. Check often - squash should still be quite firm. When squash is cool enough to handle, peel and cut into 1-inch cubes

3. Prepare pasta according to package directions.

4. Heat 1/4 cup (I know!) olive oil in a large pan and add squash, onion, garlic, rosemary and salt and pepper to taste. Sautee until onion begins to soften.

5. Add cooked chicken now, if using.

6. Add spinach to squash mixture and sautee until about half the spinach is wilted.

7. Serve over spaghetti immediately with plenty of parmesan.