Recipes Spaghetti-Squash with Pancetta and Sunflower Seeds Be the first to rate & review! Tips from the F&W Test Kitchen More Vegetable Side Dishes By Grace Parisi Updated on December 1, 2015 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Active Time: 20 mins Total Time: 40 mins Yield: 6 Ingredients One 2 1/4 pound-spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeds scraped 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 ounces sliced pancetta, cut into 1/4-by-1-inch strips 1 garlic clove, minced Pinch of crushed red pepper Kosher salt 2 tablespoons freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese 2 tablespoons shelled, roasted, salted sunflower seeds Directions Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti squash and cover the squash with a small plate to keep it submerged. Cook for 12 minutes, until tender. Drain and let the squash sit cut side down in a strainer to cool slightly. Using a fork, scrape the squash into strands. In a large skillet, melt the butter. Add the pancetta and cook over high heat, stirring frequently, until browned and crisp, about 6 minutes. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the squash, season with salt and cook until dry, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cheese and sunflower seeds, transfer to a bowl and serve right away. Make Ahead The recipe can be prepared through Step 1 and refrigerated overnight. Rate it Print