Spaghetti Squash Casserole In The Shell
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Recipe Summary Spaghetti Squash Casserole In The Shell
I love almost any squash recipe, and this one makes a great meal all by itself! Quick, easy, and one of my favorite ways to make spaghetti squash!
Ingredients | Casserole Recipes Recipes With Ground Beef1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded1 pound lean ground beef½ cup finely chopped onion½ cup minced bell pepper1 clove garlic, minced1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon dried oregano½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon ground black pepper1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained⅓ cup shredded Cheddar cheeseDirectionsPreheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place squash in baking pan; pour in enough boiling water to come 1/2-inch up the sides of dish.Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from oven; cool until easily handled, 7 to 10 minutes.Reduce oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Scoop out squash; separate strands with a fork. Reserve shells.Cook beef, onion, and bell pepper in a skillet over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes; drain. Stir in garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Stir in squash; cook until liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes.Fill squash shells with squash mixture using a slotted spoon; place in a shallow baking pan.Bake in the preheated oven until flavors combine, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese; bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.Any ground meat can be substituted for ground beef. You can substitute mozzarella cheese instead of Cheddar.As a side dish this can serve 8 to 10, or it can be used as a main dish and serve 4 to 6.Info | Casserole Recipes Recipes With Ground Beefprep:
25 mins
cook:
1 hr 19 mins
additional:
7 mins
total:
1 hr 51 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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