Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Eggplant Puttanesca

3 lb Spaghetti Squash- ( or sub pasta noodles)4 tablespoons olive oil- divided1 medium eggplant – cut into a small dice (4 cups)1 red onion- diced4–6 cloves garlic- rough chopped1 red bell pepper- diced14 ounce can crushed or diced tomatoes1 tablespoon dry Italian herbs (or sub oregano and thyme)1 teaspoon kosher salt¼ teaspoon red chili flakes, more to tasteSplash red wine2 tablespoons capers, more to taste, plus a splash of the brine3 tablespoons sliced olives (like green or kalamata)Garnish: fresh Italian parsley, grated Romano or Parmesan cheese, or a drizzle olive oilPreheat oven to 425FCut squash in half widthwise, place open side down, on a parchment-lined baking sheet in the oven and roast for 30- 40 minutes (depending on size) or until knife tender. Turn on their sides, allowing steam to escape, continue roasting 5-10 minutes, so they dry out a bit.While the squash is roasting make the Eggplant Puttanesca sauce.In a large heavy bottom skillet or dutch oven, heat 3 tablespoons oil over med-high heat. Add diced onion and eggplant, and saute, stirring often for 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and red bell pepper, turn heat down to medium and continue cooking until eggplant is tender, about 10-12 more minutes, stirring occasionally.Add crushed tomatoes, a generous splash of wine, chili flakes, salt, pepper, Italian herbs, and simmer on low heat 5-10 more minutes. Add capers and olives.Taste, adjust salt, spice level and add more capers or olives to taste. Sometimes I’ll add a little splash of the caper or olive brine, to bump up the flavor.When spaghetti squash is tender, scoop the seeds out- then scoop out spaghetti squash strands into a bowl, and fluff and toss well with salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon olive oil.Divide among bowls and top with the eggplant puttanesca. Sprinkle with fresh Italian parsley and grated cheese (optional) or drizzle olive oil.Alternatively, you can serve this right out of the spaghetti squash shell (making sure to season the squash, mixing with a fork before topping with the putttanesca.