Spring has sprung. You know how I know this? A couple ways.
Way 1: I spent all Sunday in the greatest park in Denver. Not only was it pretty gorgeous outside with some pink and purple trees blooming, but the park was fluttering with gorgeous weeners. The man and the dog versions. Sad truth of it all is, I’d rather talk to the dog versions more. They will love me no matter what. The man version just likes beer and falling over himself while throwing the frisbee. Shame.
Way 2: The CrossFit Games Open is over!!! Weeeeee! Ok, that sounded negative. I’m not negative about it, I’m just glad I don’t have to do one wod a week that makes me crap my pants every time I think about it. That’s not an exaggeration. Pretty much, no matter what wod I do I’m nervous, but these wods took it to the extreme for me. And I can only change my pants so many times in a day.
Way 3: The sun stays in the sky until almost 8pm. It’s pretty awesome. The days are way more enjoyable. And since the sun has been extra hot, I’m sure we are in for a sh*tty ass snow storm soon. I really should move somewhere where there is no snow. I seriously hate the snow. It’s gross.
Way 4: I’m contemplating wearing shorts again. All I used to do is wear shorts. But it got a bit too cold and I had a handful of too many people staring at me in the grocery store while I shook my ass down the isles in spandex shorts. So I’ve been wearing spandex pants all winter. But summer is here. And no one likes a sweaty crotch. So I’m trying to figure out how the hell I’m going to get my huge ass into shorts this summer. My lulu speed shorts just do not work for my ass size, so I have to go a different route. But what route should that be? Got any ideas for me?
Way 5: I’m craving ice cream. Like a lot. I ate Laura’s pint of coconut milk mint chocolate chip ice cream the other night. I think she’s ok with me consuming all of it because that means she won’t eat it and feel sick. I feel sick and gain weight. Stupid. When I wanted coconut milk ice cream before, I used to just go a couple blocks down the street to my favorite ice cream and salad joint…but then the worst thing ever, and I mean EVER happened…it shut down. And I no longer can get homemade coconut milk ice cream made me for me with liquid nitrogen. Where the hell else is that going to happen?
I hate spring. Ok, that was a lie. A lot of attractive men take their shirts off in the spring. Especially at CrossFit gyms around the world. Regionals is going to be wonderful. Fact.
This recipe is pretty close to my Tomato Cream Pasta but with more spring herb flare. You should just try both. They are both daaaamn delish.
Spring Pasta
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 1x
Ingredients
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 2 chicken sausages, diced
- 1/2 cup canned coconut milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 bundle of spinach, stems removed
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh tarragon, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon choice of fat (I used bacon fat)
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Cut spaghetti squash in half, lengthwise, and remove the seeds and excess threads.
- Place cut side down on a baking sheet and cook for 20-25 minutes.
- While your spaghetti squash is baking, pull out a large skillet and place under medium heat.
- Place a tablespoon of fat in your hot skillet then toss in your minced garlic.
- Once your garlic has become fragrant, add your diced onion.
- When you onion has become translucent, add your vegetable broth and coconut milk.
- Then add your seasonings, salt and pepper, and diced chicken sausage and spinach. Cover and let simmer for about 3-5 minutes.
- Once your chicken sausage is cooked through, use your fork to to de-thread your spaghetti squash and add your threads directly to your chicken sausage mixture.
- Use tongs to combine.
- Consume!!
Hey Juli! This looks Aaaaamazing!! Seriously, I’m in bed on my computer salivating over this recipe’s photo… Damn you. (not really:) I did want to ask you what type of chicken sausage you use in this dish. I don’t buy sausage too often but when I do there always seems to be a plethora of choices and I don’t want to screw this baby up. Thanks for sharing all your rad recipes!!
I bought it at my deli and bought basil chicken sausage so I don’t have a brand for you. But I would go with whatever sounds the best to you and doesn’t have weird crap added in!
In response to your “way 5” – I too love and crave choc chip mint ice cream! I found a dairy free version that’s also low in fat (using almond milk instead of coconut milk) and made it for a St Paddy’s party. I don’t have an ice cream maker so that was a bit of a pain, but it was SO tasty. Check it out! Btw, it doesn’t say so on the recipe, but it won’t be green unless you put food coloring in it, haha. http://www.againstallgrain.com/2011/11/08/dairy-free-mint-chocolate-chip-ice-cream/
Thanks so much for the link Carol!
A place that actually made their own coconut milk ice cream?! whaaaa. That must have been jsut about the only place in existence and it was right next to your house. I never buy the ice cream mostly because of cost but now you have me craving mint chocolate chip. Ohh you should try coconut milk ice cream as a recipe for your blog!
I actually have a recipe planned for coconut milk ice cream, it’s just a pain to make because I don’t have a simple ice cream maker!
Can you share it with us one day I’d be willing to be the guinea pig. Does it have eggs in it? I made a paleo ice cream with eggs but it didn’t turn out too well
This looks delicious! Did the coconut milk ice cream upset your stomach? I had some the other day and it totally killed mine 🙁
Also, I’m just like you in that I always want to eat nuts but those upset my stomach too. Sooo obnoxious!
This recipe looks delish, cant wait to try!
Yeah it definitely upset my stomach, but it was totally worth it. I just needed it for peace of mind more
This is totally off topic but what do you mix your protein powder with? I’m experimenting with protein shakes (tried in the past but they’ve always upset my stomach). I tried water and it was naaaaasty! Then I tried coconut milk out of the carton but it was super thick – but defintely tasted better!
I usually just use water, but I’ve been using a coconut and almond milk mixture thats from the carton and I really like that!
Am I adding raw chicken sausage to the broth mixture? Doesn’t seem like it will cook through in such a short amount of time.
I’m a paranoid chicken-cooker…
p.s. This blog is AMAZING! I can’t wait to make this!
Lol it depends how thick you slice your chicken sausage. You are welcome to cook it longer!
This looks awesome Juli! I’ll have to pick up the ingredients for this next time I do a grocery shop. Spaghetti squash is the BOMB!
It is the best!!
Juli, check out Lulu’s Tracker 2 short. They are brilliant. 😀
Thank u!!
Lulu’s Turbo Run short is just like the speed short only about 2 inches longer… good stuff.
And I’m totally making this recipe tonight but with lamb sausage. 🙂
Looks like I’m trying on clothes this weekend!
Ok….I’m now seriously contemplating quitting my job and school so that I can cook your recipes all day. These are AMAZING!!! I pretty much feed myself off of your site. I’ve made 7 of your recipes so far and they are all incredible!! I’m definitely adding this one to the list. Thanks for sharing your awesomeness with the world Juli!
Let’s just be chefs together! Juli and Julie! Effin genius