Cheese and Pepper (Cacio e Pepe) Spaghetti Squash

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   ["To microwave squash, cut in half and seed.", "Place 1/4-inch water in a microwave safe dish.", "Place squash in dish, cut sides down -- sides will overlap.", "Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high power 13 minutes.", "Reserve 1/2 cup liquid in a bowl.", "Shred squash and add the ""spaghetti"" to bowl with liquid.", "To boil squash: cut in half and scrape out seeds.", "Boil squash until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.", "Place 1/2 cup cooking water into a bowl, then drain and shred the squash.", "Transfer to a bowl with reserved liquid.", "Toss squash with reserved liquid and dress with extra-virgin olive oil, lots of cheese, salt to taste, and lots of black pepper.", "Serve."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.