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Spaghetti Squash Bake

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By Diana Rattray, About.com

A spaghetti squash recipe with ground beef.

Ingredients:

  • 1 small spaghetti squash
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with liquid
  • 1/2 teaspoon leaf oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Preparation:

Cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Place spaghetti squash, cut side down, in a baking dish; add water to the baking dish. Cover and bake spaghetti squash in a 375° oven for about 30 minutes, or until the spaghetti squash is tender and easily pierced with a fork. When cool enough to handle, scoop out squash, separating strands with a fork. In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion, red and green pepper and garlic until meat is browned and vegetables are tender. Drain off fat; add tomatoes, oregano, salt, pepper and squash. Continue to cook and stir for about 2 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Transfer mixture to an ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole; stir in 1 1/2 cups of shredded Cheddar cheese. Bake uncovered at 350° for 25 minutes. Sprinkle spaghetti squash with the remaining 1 cup of Cheddar cheese and cook for 5 minutes longer, or until cheese is melted.

Spaghetti squash recipe serves 4 to 6.

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Incredible hotdish!!! (comfort food)September 17, 2008By LucyTodd
"This recipe is at least 10 time better than it sounds and it sounds very good. I have made it many times over the last 2 years and it's always a huge hit. It's fairly simple and inexpensive to make and it makes a large amount and the recipe can easily be doubled. It freezes very well too. Nutritious but bland spaghetti squash is taken to a whole new and delicious level. Thank you Diana."

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